Caribou · Rangifer tarandus

Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native)

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (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.

14%

270 kcal Calories

119%

59.4 g Protein

0.0 g Carbs

3.7 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 50/100

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

270 kcal / serving

12% from fat

Carbs 0%

0.0 g per serving
Fat 12%

3.7 g per serving
Protein 88%

59.4 g per serving

What Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (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).

Vitamin B12629% Protein119% Riboflavin (B2)100% Niacin (B3)93% Copper87% Zinc85% Pantothenic Acid (B5)83% Selenium67% Iron61% Choline47% Potassium17% Magnesium15%

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%
Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%
Starch	0.0 g	—
Total Sugars	0.0 g	—
Sucrose	0.0 g	—
Glucose	0.0 g	—
Fructose	0.0 g	—
Lactose	0.0 g	—
Maltose	0.0 g	—
Galactose	0.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	3.7 g	5%
Saturated Fat	1.6 g	8%
Monounsaturated Fat	1.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	68.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	211.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	60.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	861.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	604.0 mg	—
Arachidic Acid	8.0 mg	—
Behenic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	76.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	1,087.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	23.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Nervonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	211.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	45.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	15.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	8.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	59.4 g	119%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	11.0 mcg	1%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.1 mg	0%
Vitamin K	0.0 mcg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg	26%
Riboflavin (B2)	1.3 mg	100%
Niacin (B3)	14.8 mg	93%
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg	29%
Folate (B9)	8.0 mcg	2%
Vitamin B12	15.1 mcg	629%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	4.2 mg	83%
Choline	257.7 mg	47%
Betaine	42.8 mg	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	14.0 mg	1%
Iron	11.0 mg	61%
Magnesium	62.0 mg	15%
Phosphorus	550.0 mg	44%
Potassium	810.0 mg	17%
Sodium	950.0 mg	41%
Zinc	9.4 mg	85%
Copper	0.8 mg	87%
Manganese	0.1 mg	5%
Selenium	36.8 mcg	67%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	164.0 mg	55%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	4.7 g	—

About Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (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, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native)?

There are 270 calories in 100 g of Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native), or about 270 calories in 1 unit (100 g).

How much protein is in Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native)?

Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native) contains 59.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native)?

Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native) has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native)?

Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native) provides 3.7 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native) a good source of?

Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native) is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (629% DV), Protein (119% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (100% DV), Niacin (B3) (93% DV), Copper (87% DV) and Zinc (85% DV) and a good source of Potassium and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.