Caribou, rump meat, half dried (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts
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Caribou, rump meat, half dried (Alaska Native) contains 255 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from protein, with 18% 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 298% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 95% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 85% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 255 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 5.2 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol M | 141 mg | 47% |
| Sodium M | 390 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 52.1 g | 104% |
| Vitamin A C | 52 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin K M | 1.1 µg | 0.9% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.33 mg | 28% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 1.2 mg | 95% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 13.2 mg | 83% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 2.9 mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.62 mg | 36% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 7.2 µg | 298% |
| Choline ? | 203 mg | 37% |
| Calcium M | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 11 mg | 61% |
| Magnesium M | 60 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus M | 480 mg | 38% |
| Potassium M | 710 mg | 15% |
| Zinc M | 9.4 mg | 85% |
| Copper M | 0.6 mg | 67% |
| Manganese M | 0.099 mg | 4% |
| Selenium M | 30.5 µg | 55% |
% 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 82%
- Fat 18%
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
- Protein52.1 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.21 g)
- Fat5.2 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.96 g)
- Sodium390 mgin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal20.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water38 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.63 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose Z | 0 g |
| Glucose Z | 0 g |
| Fructose Z | 0 g |
| Lactose Z | 0 g |
| Maltose Z | 0 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (30)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.02 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.33 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.04 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.79 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.67 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.15 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.04 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.04 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 21:5 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 52 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.16 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 38 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.2 g |
| Energy C | 1,068 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 173 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0.6 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 3 µg |
| Betaine M | 29.3 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Caribou
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 271 | 59.4 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Caribou, hind quarter meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 122 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 122 | 15 g | 6.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Caribou, tongue, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 260 | 13.7 g | 0 g | 22.8 g |
| Caribou, bone marrow, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 786 | 6.7 g | 0 g | 84.4 g |
| Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 326 | 10.8 g | 0 g | 31.4 g |
| Caribou, hind quarter, meat, cooked (Alaska Native) Cooked | 159 | 28.8 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Caribou | 166 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walrus, meat, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 251 | 57 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| Fish, herring eggs, Pacific, dry (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 312 | 60.4 g | 2.8 g | 6.6 g |
| Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, partially dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 270 | 62.4 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| Fish, whitefish, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 371 | 62.4 g | 0 g | 13.4 g |
| Smelt, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 386 | 56.2 g | 0 g | 17.9 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 |
| Whale, beluga, meat, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 327 | 69.9 g | 0 g | 5.3 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 caribou?
100 g of dried or dry caribou has 255 kcal.
Is dried or dry caribou high in protein?
Dried or dry caribou contains 52.1 g of protein per 100 g (104% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 82% 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 caribou?
Dried or dry caribou has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry caribou?
Dried or dry caribou contains 5.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry caribou contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (298% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (95% DV), zinc (85% DV), Niacin (B3) (83% DV) and copper (67% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry caribou?
100 g contains 390 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does caribou have the same nutrition dried or dry and raw?
No. Per 100 g, caribou, rump meat, half dried (Alaska Native) has 255 kcal, while caribou, hind quarter meat, raw (Alaska Native) has 122 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 167644. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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