Caribou · Rangifer tarandus

Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native)

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Caribou, eye, raw (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.

16%

326 kcal Calories

22%

10.8 g Protein

0.0 g Carbs

40%

31.4 g Fat

Low nutrient density 11/100

How many beneficial nutrients Caribou, eye, raw (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 Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

326 kcal / serving

87% from fat

Carbs 0%

0.0 g per serving
Fat 87%

31.4 g per serving
Protein 13%

10.8 g per serving

What Caribou, eye, raw (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).

Iron26% Protein22%

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	0%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	31.4 g	40%

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	10.8 g	22%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	~	—
Vitamin C	~	—
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	1%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin (B3)	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	~	—
Folate (B9)	~	—
Vitamin B12	~	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	19.0 mg	1%
Iron	4.7 mg	26%
Magnesium	~	—
Phosphorus	58.0 mg	5%
Potassium	~	—
Sodium	~	—
Zinc	~	—

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	~	—
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	0.6 g	—

About Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native)

Caribou, known as reindeer in Europe and Eurasia (Rangifer tarandus), is a member of the deer family whose lean red meat is a traditional staple for Arctic and northern peoples across North America, Scandinavia, and Siberia. The meat is deep red, fine-grained, and very lean, with a rich, clean, slightly sweet flavor and a mild gaminess that reflects the animal's wild diet of lichen and tundra plants.

As a lean game meat, caribou is an excellent source of high-quality protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with little fat. It is enjoyed as steaks, roasts, stews, and sausages, dried into jerky, and is central to many Indigenous and Nordic dishes. Because it is so lean, it is best cooked quickly to rare or medium, or braised low and slow, since overcooking dries it out. Choose firm, deep-red meat, and keep it well chilled, cooking it promptly or freezing it.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native)?

There are 326 calories in 100 g of Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native), or about 326 calories in 1 unit (100 g).

How much protein is in Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native)?

Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native) contains 10.8 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native)?

Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native) has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native)?

Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native) provides 31.4 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native) a good source of?

Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native) is an excellent source of Iron (26% DV) and Protein (22% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.