Walrus, meat, dried (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts
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Walrus, meat, dried (Alaska Native) contains 251 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from protein, with 9% from fat 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 239% of the Daily Value for iron, 63% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 61% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, 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 | 251 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 57 g | 114% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.21 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.79 mg | 61% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 10.1 mg | 63% |
| Iron M | 43 mg | 239% |
| Phosphorus M | 415 mg | 33% |
% 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 91%
- Fat 9%
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
- Protein57 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fat2.6 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal22.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water38.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (4)
| Water M | 38.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 1.6 g |
| Energy C | 1,052 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 410 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, 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 |
| Walrus, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 125 | 21 g | 3.5 g | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 271 | 59.4 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, partially dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 270 | 62.4 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| Caribou, rump meat, half dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 255 | 52.1 g | 0 g | 5.2 g |
| Fish, herring eggs, Pacific, dry (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 312 | 60.4 g | 2.8 g | 6.6 g |
| Fish, whitefish, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 371 | 62.4 g | 0 g | 13.4 g |
| Whale, beluga, meat, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 327 | 69.9 g | 0 g | 5.3 g |
| Fish, salmon, chum, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 378 | 62.1 g | 0 g | 14.4 g |
| Salmon, red (sockeye), filets with skin, smoked (Alaska Native) Cooked | 345 | 60.6 g | 0 g | 11.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry walrus?
100 g of dried or dry walrus has 251 kcal.
Is dried or dry walrus high in protein?
Dried or dry walrus contains 57 g of protein per 100 g (114% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 91% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry walrus?
Dried or dry walrus has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in dried or dry walrus?
Dried or dry walrus contains 2.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry walrus contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (239% DV), Niacin (B3) (63% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (61% DV), phosphorus (33% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
Does walrus have the same nutrition dried or dry and raw?
No. Per 100 g, walrus, meat, dried (Alaska Native) has 251 kcal, while walrus, meat, raw (Alaska Native) has 199 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 167621. 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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