Caribou: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Meat
Caribou contains 166 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 224 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from protein, with 25% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for lamb, goat, game on FoodFactly (175 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 275% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 69% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 47% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 166 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 108 mg | 36% |
| Sodium C | 367 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 29.5 g | 59% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.4 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.25 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.89 mg | 69% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.7 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.32 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 6.6 µg | 275% |
| Choline C | 122 mg | 22% |
| Calcium C | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 6.1 mg | 34% |
| Magnesium C | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 231 mg | 18% |
| Potassium C | 308 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 5.2 mg | 47% |
| Copper C | 0.26 mg | 29% |
| Selenium C | 13.5 µg | 25% |
% 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 75%
- Fat 25%
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
- Protein29.5 gabove the median for lamb, goat, game (median 28.6 g)
- Fat4.4 gbelow the median for lamb, goat, game (median 6.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gbelow the median for lamb, goat, game (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium367 mgin the lowest quarter of lamb, goat, game (median 375 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.62 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.06 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.31 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.88 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.59 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.03 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 61.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, rump meat, half dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 255 | 52.1 g | 0 g | 5.2 g |
| 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, steak, round | 166 | 29.7 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Veal, chop | 158 | 29.5 g | 0.07 g | 4.4 g |
| Squirrel | 172 | 30.5 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Heart | 164 | 28.2 g | 0.15 g | 4.7 g |
| Groundhog | 159 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Armadillo | 159 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Wild pig | 159 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Venison, NFS | 167 | 28.1 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 caribou?
100 g of caribou has 166 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 224 kcal.
Is caribou high in protein?
Caribou contains 29.5 g of protein per 100 g (59% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 39.8 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 75% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, goat, game, that is above the median (median 28.6 g).
How many carbs are in caribou?
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 caribou?
Caribou contains 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does caribou contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (275% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (69% DV), zinc (47% DV), Niacin (B3) (36% DV) and iron (34% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in caribou?
100 g contains 367 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does caribou have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, caribou has 166 kcal, while caribou, rump meat, half dried (Alaska Native) has 255 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705919. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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