Walrus, liver, raw (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts
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Walrus, liver, raw (Alaska Native) contains 125 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from protein, with 22% from fat and 11% 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 147% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 80% of the Daily Value for iron and 17% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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 | 125 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.5 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 21 g | 42% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 1.9 mg | 147% |
| Iron M | 14.4 mg | 80% |
| Phosphorus M | 208 mg | 17% |
% 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 67%
- Carbohydrates 11%
- Fat 22%
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
- Protein21 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fat3 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (4)
| Water M | 71.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 1 g |
| Energy C | 523 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 81,200 IU |
Other forms of Walrus
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walrus, meat, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 251 | 57 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| Walrus, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 199 | 19.2 g | 0 g | 13.6 g |
| Walrus, meat and subcutaneous fat raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 282 | 16.3 g | 0 g | 24.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.5 g | 1.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Deer (venison), sitka, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 21.5 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| Fish, Salmon, Chum, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.7 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Fish, sheefish, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 115 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
| Caribou, hind quarter meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 122 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Elk, free range, ground, raw (Shoshone Bannock) Raw | 97 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| Elk, free range, roast, eye of round, raw (Shoshone Bannock) Raw | 98 | 19.7 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Buffalo, free range, top round steak, raw (Shoshone Bannock) Raw | 97 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw walrus?
100 g of raw walrus has 125 kcal.
Is raw walrus high in protein?
Raw walrus contains 21 g of protein per 100 g (42% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 67% 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 walrus?
Raw walrus has 3.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw walrus?
Raw walrus contains 3 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw walrus contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (147% DV), iron (80% DV) and phosphorus (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
Does walrus have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, walrus, liver, raw (Alaska Native) has 125 kcal, while walrus, meat, dried (Alaska Native) has 251 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 168031. 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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