Caribou, hind quarter, meat, cooked (Alaska Native)
* 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 24% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.8 MG | 63% | |
| Niacin | 5.9 MG | 37% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 30% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 22% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 120.4 MG | 22% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 6.5 UG | 270% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 94 UG | 10% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.9 MG | 6% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.8 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 5 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 4.8 MG | 27% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 215 MG | 17% | |
| Potassium, K | 245 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 45 MG | 2% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.3 MG | 39% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 36% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 16.5 UG | 30% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 28.8g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (27% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (39% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (36% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (30% DV).
- Good source of Thiamin (24% DV).
About Caribou, hind quarter, meat, cooked (Alaska Native)
Cooked caribou hindquarter meat is lean, high in protein, and contains no carbohydrates. The fat level is moderate rather than high, reflecting the lean muscle of a migratory grazing animal. For Alaska Native communities that depend on subsistence hunting, caribou meat is a dietary anchor through fall and winter, consumed fresh, dried, or frozen and far more nutritious per ounce than most farmed meats.
Dietary Information
Caribou, hind quarter, meat, cooked (Alaska Native) is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Caribou, hind quarter, meat, cooked (Alaska Native) include Vitamin B-12 (270% DV) , Riboflavin (63% DV) , Zinc, Zn (39% DV) , Niacin (37% DV) , and Copper, Cu (36% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 159 calories per 100 grams, Caribou, hind quarter, meat, cooked (Alaska Native) gets 72% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 27% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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