Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts
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Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native) contains 67 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from protein, with 30% 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 115% of the Daily Value for iron.
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 | 67 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 11.7 g | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 53 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 20.7 mg | 115% |
| Phosphorus M | 103 mg | 8% |
% 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 70%
- Fat 30%
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
- Fat2.2 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water80.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (3)
| Water M | 80.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 2.8 g |
| Energy C | 279 kJ |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octopus (Alaska Native) | 56 | 12.3 g | 0 g | 0.8 g |
| Fish, herring eggs on giant kelp, Pacific (Alaska Native) | 63 | 11.3 g | 2.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) | 56 | 13 g | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| Fish, herring eggs, Pacific, plain (Alaska Native) | 74 | 9.6 g | 4.5 g | 1.9 g |
| Fish, devilfish, meat (Alaska Native) | 97 | 11.7 g | 0 g | 5.3 g |
| Fish, blackfish, whole (Alaska Native) | 82 | 15.5 g | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, broad, liver (Alaska Native) | 104 | 11 g | 5.1 g | 4.4 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 oopah (tunicate)?
100 g of oopah (tunicate) has 67 kcal.
Is oopah (tunicate) high in protein?
Oopah (tunicate) contains 11.7 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 70% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in oopah (tunicate)?
Oopah (tunicate) has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in oopah (tunicate)?
Oopah (tunicate) contains 2.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does oopah (tunicate) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (115% 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 167612. 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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