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Caribou, hind quarter meat, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.4 MG | 37% | |
| Riboflavin | 1.0 MG | 74% | |
| Niacin | 7.2 MG | 45% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.1 MG | 42% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 21% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 7.1 UG | 294% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 94 UG | 10% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.7 MG | 5% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.4 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 5 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 4.1 MG | 23% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 230 MG | 18% | |
| Potassium, K | 320 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 52 MG | 2% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.1 MG | 19% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 30% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 12.5 UG | 23% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 22.6g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (23% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (30% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (23% DV).
- Good source of Thiamin (37% DV).
- Rich source of Riboflavin (74% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Caribou, hind quarter meat, raw (Alaska Native)
Raw caribou hind quarter meat is lean even by wild game standards. High in protein, low in fat, and completely free of carbohydrate, it mirrors what nutritional scientists now categorize as an ideal animal protein source. The hind quarter offers the larger muscle groups, which in a wild animal raised on Arctic tundra grasses means deeply flavored, dark meat with virtually no marbling.
Dietary Information
Caribou, hind quarter meat, raw (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, raw (Alaska Native) include Vitamin B-12 (294% DV) , Riboflavin (74% DV) , Niacin (45% DV) , Pantothenic acid (42% DV) , and Thiamin (37% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 122 calories per 100 grams, Caribou, hind quarter meat, raw (Alaska Native) gets 74% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 25% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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