Caribou · Rangifer tarandus
Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native)
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Caribou, liver, 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.
Good nutrient density 28/100
How many beneficial nutrients Caribou, liver, 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, liver, raw (Alaska Native) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
22% from carbs
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Carbs 22%6.8 g per serving
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Fat 29%3.9 g per serving
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Protein 49%15.0 g per serving
What Caribou, liver, 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).
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 | 6.8 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.9 g |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.0 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin C | ~ | — |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | ~ | — |
| Riboflavin (B2) | ~ | — |
| Niacin (B3) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | — |
| Folate (B9) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | ~ | — |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 2.9 g | — |
About Caribou, liver, 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, liver, raw (Alaska Native)?
There are 122 calories in 100 g of Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native), or about 122 calories in 1 unit (100 g).
How much protein is in Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native)?
Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native) contains 15.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native)?
Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native) has 6.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native)?
Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native) provides 3.9 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native) a good source of?
Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native) is an excellent source of Iron (87% DV), Protein (30% DV) and Phosphorus (23% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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