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Sea lion, Steller, heart (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.
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 5 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 6.7 MG | 37% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 263 MG | 21% | |
| Potassium, K | 319 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 115 MG | 5% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.2 MG | 20% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 34% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 122 UG | 222% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 102 kcal per 100g.
- Good source of protein with 17g per 100g.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (37% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (21% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (20% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (34% DV).
About Sea lion, Steller, heart (Alaska Native)
Heart muscle from the Steller sea lion is lean, dense, and protein-forward, with very little fat and essentially no carbohydrate. Like all cardiac muscle, it is tougher in texture than skeletal meat but deeply nutritious, high in iron and B12 in the way organ meats tend to be. Alaska Native communities eating this would have been getting a complete, unprocessed protein source with none of the additives or processing of modern meat products. Calorie-light and nutrient-dense, it is a straightforward whole-food protein in the most literal sense.
Dietary Information
Sea lion, Steller, heart (Alaska Native) is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Sea lion, Steller, heart (Alaska Native) include Selenium, Se (222% DV) , Iron, Fe (37% DV) , Copper, Cu (34% DV) , Phosphorus, P (21% DV) , and Zinc, Zn (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 102 calories per 100 grams, Sea lion, Steller, heart (Alaska Native) gets 67% of its calories from protein, 4% from carbohydrates, and 29% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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