Walrus, meat, raw (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts
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Walrus, meat, raw (Alaska Native) contains 199 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 39% 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 52% of the Daily Value for iron, 30% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 18% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 199 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 13.6 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat M | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol M | 80 mg | 27% |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 19.2 g | 38% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.24 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.8 mg | 30% |
| Calcium M | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 9.4 mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus M | 122 mg | 10% |
% 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 39%
- Fat 61%
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
- Protein19.2 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fat13.6 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.96 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 8.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 2.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (2)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.1 g |
|---|---|
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.05 g |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 65.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 2.1 g |
| Energy C | 833 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 170 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, salmon, king (chinook), raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 187 | 20.3 g | 0 g | 11.7 g |
| Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, low quadrant, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 186 | 23.6 g | 0 g | 10.2 g |
| Fish, salmon, sockeye (red), raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 153 | 21.9 g | 0 g | 7.3 g |
| Fish, whitefish, mixed species, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 131 | 18.9 g | 0 g | 6.1 g |
| Whale, beluga, flipper, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 271 | 19 g | 0 g | 21.7 g |
| Fish, salmon, coho (silver), raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 140 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Owl, horned, flesh, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 136 | 22.7 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Whale, beluga, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 117 | 18.4 g | 2 g | 3.9 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 199 kcal.
Is raw walrus high in protein?
Raw walrus contains 19.2 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 39% 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 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw walrus?
Raw walrus contains 13.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw walrus contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (52% DV), Niacin (B3) (30% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (18% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (15% 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, meat, raw (Alaska Native) has 199 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 168029. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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