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Sea lion, Steller, kidney (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% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 9 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 7 MG | 39% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 301 MG | 24% | |
| Potassium, K | 253 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 231 MG | 10% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.9 MG | 26% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.9 MG | 97% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Selenium, Se | 274 UG | 498% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 93 kcal per 100g.
- Good source of protein with 18.1g per 100g.
- Very low in fat (1.7g per 100g).
- Good source of Iron, Fe (39% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (24% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (26% DV).
About Sea lion, Steller, kidney (Alaska Native)
Sea lion kidney from the Steller sea lion, as consumed by Alaska Native peoples, is a very lean organ with minimal fat and almost no carbohydrate. Like most kidneys, it is high in protein relative to its caloric weight and carries a trace of glycogen that registers as a small carbohydrate figure. It would have been eaten as part of whole-animal use, wasting nothing. Nutritionally it resembles beef kidney in profile but reflects an entirely different food system, one based on marine hunting rather than agriculture.
Dietary Information
Sea lion, Steller, kidney (Alaska Native) is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Sea lion, Steller, kidney (Alaska Native) include Selenium, Se (498% DV) , Copper, Cu (97% DV) , Iron, Fe (39% DV) , Zinc, Zn (26% DV) , and Phosphorus, P (24% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 93 calories per 100 grams, Sea lion, Steller, kidney (Alaska Native) gets 78% of its calories from protein, 6% from carbohydrates, and 16% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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