Calories in Whale, beluga, flipper, raw (Alaska Native)
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Whale, beluga, flipper, raw (Alaska Native) contains 271 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 28% 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 31% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 16% of the Daily Value for iron and 12% 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 | 271 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 21.7 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 19 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A C | 279 µg | 31% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 2.8 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus M | 153 mg | 12% |
% 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 28%
- Fat 72%
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 gabove the median for 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)
- Fat21.7 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
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 |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 279 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 57.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,135 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 930 IU |
Other forms of Whale
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale, bowhead, subcutaneous fat (blubber) (Alaska Native) | 870 | 0.4 g | 0 g | 96.5 g |
| Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native) | 465 | 12.6 g | 0 g | 46.1 g |
| Whale, beluga, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 117 | 18.4 g | 2 g | 3.9 g |
| Whale, beluga, meat, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 327 | 69.9 g | 0 g | 5.3 g |
| Whale, beluga, eyes (Alaska Native) | 291 | 19.6 g | 0 g | 23.3 g |
| Whale, beluga, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 111 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 0.5 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 and subcutaneous fat raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 282 | 16.3 g | 0 g | 24.1 g |
| Caribou, tongue, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 260 | 13.7 g | 0 g | 22.8 g |
| Walrus, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 199 | 19.2 g | 0 g | 13.6 g |
| Agutuk, meat-caribou (Alaskan ice cream) (Alaska Native) | 258 | 21.7 g | 0.9 g | 18.6 g |
| Fish, salmon, king (chinook), raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 187 | 20.3 g | 0 g | 11.7 g |
| Breakfast meat as ingredient in omelet | 252 | 20.8 g | 1.6 g | 17.9 g |
| Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 326 | 10.8 g | 0 g | 31.4 g |
| Sea lion, Steller, meat with fat (Alaska Native) | 242 | 22.1 g | 5.6 g | 14.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw whale?
100 g of raw whale has 271 kcal.
Is raw whale high in protein?
Raw whale contains 19 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 28% 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 whale?
Raw whale has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw whale?
Raw whale contains 21.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw whale contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (31% DV), iron (16% DV) and phosphorus (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
Does whale have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, whale, beluga, flipper, raw (Alaska Native) has 271 kcal, while whale, beluga, meat, dried (Alaska Native) has 327 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 168979. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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