Black Bear · Ursus americanus
Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native)
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Animal FoodsDietary labels are inferred automatically from Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native)'s food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 28/100
How many beneficial nutrients Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native) delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
48% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 48%8.3 g per serving
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Protein 52%20.1 g per serving
What Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native) is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 8.3 g |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20.1 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin C | ~ | — |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.7 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | — |
| Folate (B9) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | ~ | — |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.4 g | — |
About Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native)
Black bear (Ursus americanus) is the meat of North America's most common and widespread bear, a traditional game food long eaten by Indigenous peoples and hunters across the continent. Because black bears are omnivores whose diet shifts with the season, the flavor of the meat varies: bears feeding on berries and nuts in the fall yield richer, sweeter, more tender meat than those eating mostly fish.
The dark red meat is coarse-grained and fattier than most wild game, with a deep, robust flavor that suits slow, moist cooking, braised, stewed, or ground for sausage and burgers, often with bold seasonings. It supplies protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins. One rule matters above all: bear meat is a common carrier of trichinosis, so it must always be cooked thoroughly to well done, to an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit, and never served rare.
Trimming away the heavy fat also mellows the flavor. As legally hunted game rather than a market meat, it should come only from a properly handled harvest. Keep it very cold or frozen, and always cook it completely through before eating.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native)?
There are 155 calories in 100 g of Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native), or about 155 calories in 1 unit (100 g).
How much protein is in Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native)?
Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native) contains 20.1 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native)?
Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native) has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native)?
Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native) provides 8.3 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native) a good source of?
Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native) is an excellent source of Riboflavin (B2) (52% DV), Protein (40% DV), Iron (40% DV) and Niacin (B3) (20% DV) and a good source of Thiamin (B1) and Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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