Calories in Whale, bowhead, subcutaneous fat (blubber) (Alaska Native)
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Whale, bowhead, subcutaneous fat (blubber) (Alaska Native) contains 870 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from fat, with 0.2% 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.
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 | 870 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 96.5 g | 124% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Cholesterol M | 150 mg | 50% |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 0.4 g | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 5 mg | 0.4% |
% 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 0.2%
- Fat 100%
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
- Protein0.4 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fat96.5 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.046 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (3)
| Water M | 2.9 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 0.2 g |
| Energy C | 3,640 kJ |
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, 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea lion, Steller, fat (Alaska Native) | 850 | 0.9 g | 0 g | 94 g |
| Oil, spotted seal (Alaska Native) | 894 | 0 g | 0 g | 99.3 g |
| Oil, bearded seal (Oogruk) (Alaska Native) | 899 | 0.56 g | 0 g | 99.6 g |
| Industrial oil as ingredient in food | 892 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, whale, bowhead (Alaska Native) | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, walrus (Alaska Native) | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, beluga, whale (Alaska Native) | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Caribou, bone marrow, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 786 | 6.7 g | 0 g | 84.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in whale?
100 g of whale has 870 kcal.
How much protein is in whale?
Whale contains 0.4 g of protein per 100 g (0.8% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 0.2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in whale?
Whale has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in whale?
Whale contains 96.5 g of fat per 100 g.
Does whale have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, whale, bowhead, subcutaneous fat (blubber) (Alaska Native) has 870 kcal, while whale, beluga, flipper, raw (Alaska Native) has 271 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 167623. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 65/100 (how it is calculated).
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