Tunicate · Tunicata

Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native)

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (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.

67 kcal Calories

23%

11.7 g Protein

0.0 g Carbs

2.2 g Fat

Good nutrient density 34/100

How many beneficial nutrients Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (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 Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

67 kcal / serving

30% from fat

Carbs 0%

0.0 g per serving
Fat 30%

2.2 g per serving
Protein 70%

11.7 g per serving

What Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (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).

Iron115% Protein23%

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	2.2 g	3%

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	11.7 g	23%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	~	—
Vitamin C	~	—
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	~	—
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin (B3)	0.9 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	~	—
Folate (B9)	~	—
Vitamin B12	~	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	53.0 mg	4%
Iron	20.7 mg	115%
Magnesium	~	—
Phosphorus	103.0 mg	8%
Potassium	~	—
Sodium	~	—
Zinc	~	—

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	~	—
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	2.8 g	—

About Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native)

Tunicates, also called sea squirts or ascidians, are small marine filter-feeding animals that live attached to rocks, docks, and the seafloor, drawing in seawater to strain out tiny bits of food. Though they may look like simple sacs, several species are harvested and eaten as seafood, most famously the sea pineapple enjoyed in Korea and Japan. Their firm orange or pink flesh has a striking flavor, briny and clean with a distinctive bitter, almost metallic tang that fans describe as the very taste of the sea.

They are typically eaten raw as sashimi with soy and vinegar, or blanched, dried, salted, or added to spicy seafood dishes. Nutritionally, tunicates are low in fat and supply protein, minerals, and trace elements from the ocean. Their bold, acquired taste makes them a delicacy rather than an everyday food. Freshness is everything with sea squirts, so choose lively, firm specimens with a clean marine smell, keep them very cold, and eat them as soon as possible after harvest.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native)?

There are 67 calories in 100 g of Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native), or about 67 calories in 1 unit (100 g).

How much protein is in Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native)?

Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native) contains 11.7 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native)?

Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native) has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native)?

Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native) provides 2.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native) a good source of?

Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native) is an excellent source of Iron (115% DV) and Protein (23% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.