Leather Chiton · Katharina tunicata
Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native)
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 39/100
How many beneficial nutrients Chiton, leathery, gumboots (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 Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
17% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 17%1.6 g per serving
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Protein 83%17.1 g per serving
What Chiton, leathery, gumboots (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 | 1.6 g |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17.1 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | — |
| Folate (B9) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | ~ | — |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 2.7 g | — |
About Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native)
The black leather chiton, also known as the black Katy chiton, is a large marine mollusk that clings to wave-battered rocks along the cold Pacific coast from Alaska to California. Recognized by the band of shiny black leathery skin that wraps around its eight overlapping shell plates, it has long been an important traditional food for Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, who gather it at low tide.
The edible part is the muscular orange foot, pried from the shell and eaten raw, boiled, or fried; it has a firm, chewy texture and a mild, briny shellfish flavor that rewards quick cooking or a good pounding to tenderize it. Like other shellfish, chiton offers lean protein and minerals from the sea. It remains more of a foraged coastal delicacy than a market item. Harvest only where waters are clean and shellfish are safe to gather, respect local rules and seasons, keep the catch very cold, and cook or eat it promptly for the best texture.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native)?
There are 83 calories in 100 g of Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native), or about 83 calories in 1 unit (100 g).
How much protein is in Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native)?
Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native) contains 17.1 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native)?
Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native) has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native)?
Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native) provides 1.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native) a good source of?
Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native) is an excellent source of Iron (89% DV), Protein (34% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (26% DV) and Niacin (B3) (26% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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