Whale, beluga, meat, raw (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts
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Whale, beluga, meat, raw (Alaska Native) contains 111 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 96% of its calories come from protein, with 4% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 144% of the Daily Value for iron, 108% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 66% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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.
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 | 111 kcal | |
| Total fat I | 0.5 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.092 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol I | 80 mg | 27% |
| Sodium I | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein I | 26.5 g | 53% |
| Vitamin A C | 102 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.014 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 5.4 mg | 34% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0.6 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.046 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 2.6 µg | 108% |
| Choline I | 35.1 mg | 6% |
| Calcium I | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron I | 25.9 mg | 144% |
| Magnesium I | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus I | 239 mg | 19% |
| Potassium I | 283 mg | 6% |
| Zinc I | 2.8 mg | 25% |
| Copper I | 0.11 mg | 13% |
| Manganese I | 0.046 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 36.5 µg | 66% |
% 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 96%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein26.5 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)
- Fat0.5 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.092 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.96 g)
- Sodium78 mgabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal23.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.34 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.025 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) I | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0.006 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.003 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.018 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.052 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.015 g |
| SFA 20:0 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.004 g |
| SFA 22:0 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 I | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.048 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0.003 g |
| SFA 15:0 I | 0.003 g |
| SFA 17:0 I | 0.003 g |
| SFA 24:0 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c I | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c I | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 17:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 I | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 21:5 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (9)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 102 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta I | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma I | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta I | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water I | 72.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 462 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 340 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 4 µg |
| Betaine I | 13.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
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, flipper, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 271 | 19 g | 0 g | 21.7 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 110 | 26.7 g | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| Bear, polar, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 130 | 25.6 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
| Moose, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 103 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Caribou, hind quarter meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 122 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Fish, sheefish, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 115 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
| Buffalo, free range, top round steak, raw (Shoshone Bannock) Raw | 97 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| Deer (venison), sitka, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 21.5 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| Owl, horned, flesh, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 136 | 22.7 g | 0 g | 5 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 111 kcal.
Is raw whale high in protein?
Raw whale contains 26.5 g of protein per 100 g (53% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 96% 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 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 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.092 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw whale contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (144% DV), Vitamin B12 (108% DV), selenium (66% DV), Niacin (B3) (34% DV) and zinc (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw whale?
100 g contains 78 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does whale have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, whale, beluga, meat, raw (Alaska Native) has 111 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 169797. 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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