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Caribou, bone marrow, raw (Alaska Native)
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron, Fe | 4.5 MG | 25% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 107 MG | 9% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of Iron, Fe (25% DV).
About Caribou, bone marrow, raw (Alaska Native)
Caribou bone marrow is one of the most calorie-dense foods in the USDA database, almost entirely fat with only minimal protein and no carbs at all. In Arctic subsistence diets, fat is not something to minimize but something to seek out, because cold-climate energy needs are high and plant food is scarce for much of the year. Marrow is extracted by roasting or cracking long bones and is considered a prized food in Alaska Native and First Nations tradition. The fat is rich, buttery, and nutritionally unlike lean muscle meat, providing fat-soluble nutrients alongside its energy density.
Dietary Information
Caribou, bone marrow, raw (Alaska Native) is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Caribou, bone marrow, raw (Alaska Native) include Iron, Fe (25% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 786 calories per 100 grams, Caribou, bone marrow, raw (Alaska Native) gets 3% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 97% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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