Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts
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Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native) contains 83 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from protein, with 17% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 89% of the Daily Value for iron, 26% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 26% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 83 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 17.1 g | 34% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.34 mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.2 mg | 26% |
| Calcium M | 121 mg | 9% |
| Iron M | 16 mg | 89% |
% 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 83%
- Fat 17%
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
- Protein17.1 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fat1.6 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal20.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (4)
| Water M | 78.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 2.7 g |
| Energy C | 346 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 1,650 IU |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea lion, Steller, kidney (Alaska Native) | 93 | 18.1 g | 1.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Fish, blackfish, whole (Alaska Native) | 82 | 15.5 g | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| Sea lion, Steller, heart (Alaska Native) | 102 | 17 g | 1 g | 3.3 g |
| Fish, whitefish, broad, head, eyes, cheeks and soft bones (Alaska Native) | 107 | 18.6 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Seal, ringed, liver (Alaska Native) | 116 | 18.6 g | 2.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Duck, scoter, white-winged, meat (Alaska Native) | 84 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native) | 111 | 19.3 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, eggs (Alaska Native) | 104 | 14.7 g | 4.9 g | 2.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chiton?
100 g of chiton has 83 kcal.
Is chiton high in protein?
Chiton contains 17.1 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 83% 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 chiton?
Chiton has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in chiton?
Chiton contains 1.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does chiton contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (89% DV), Niacin (B3) (26% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
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 168986. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 70/100 (how it is calculated).
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