Calories in Caribou, tongue, raw (Alaska Native)
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Caribou, tongue, raw (Alaska Native) contains 260 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for iron, 12% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 10% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 260 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 22.8 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 13.7 g | 27% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Calcium M | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 2.8 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus M | 150 mg | 12% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21%
- Fat 79%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.7 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fat22.8 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (4)
| Water M | 62.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 1 g |
| Energy C | 1,088 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 190 IU |
Other forms of Caribou
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou, rump meat, half dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 255 | 52.1 g | 0 g | 5.2 g |
| Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 271 | 59.4 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Caribou, hind quarter meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 122 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 122 | 15 g | 6.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Caribou, bone marrow, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 786 | 6.7 g | 0 g | 84.4 g |
| Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 326 | 10.8 g | 0 g | 31.4 g |
| Caribou, hind quarter, meat, cooked (Alaska Native) Cooked | 159 | 28.8 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Caribou | 166 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walrus, meat and subcutaneous fat raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 282 | 16.3 g | 0 g | 24.1 g |
| Whale, beluga, flipper, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 271 | 19 g | 0 g | 21.7 g |
| Walrus, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 199 | 19.2 g | 0 g | 13.6 g |
| Whale, beluga, eyes (Alaska Native) | 291 | 19.6 g | 0 g | 23.3 g |
| Breakfast meat as ingredient in omelet | 252 | 20.8 g | 1.6 g | 17.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, king (chinook), raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 187 | 20.3 g | 0 g | 11.7 g |
| Agutuk, meat-caribou (Alaskan ice cream) (Alaska Native) | 258 | 21.7 g | 0.9 g | 18.6 g |
| Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches | 358 | 20.4 g | 5 g | 28.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw caribou?
100 g of raw caribou has 260 kcal.
Is raw caribou high in protein?
Raw caribou contains 13.7 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is above the median (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in raw caribou?
Raw caribou has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw caribou?
Raw caribou contains 22.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw caribou contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (16% DV), phosphorus (12% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
Does caribou have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, caribou, tongue, raw (Alaska Native) has 260 kcal, while caribou, rump meat, half dried (Alaska Native) has 255 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168985. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 65/100 (how it is calculated).
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