Arctic Ground Squirrel · Urocitellus parryii
Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native)
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Animal FoodsDietary labels are inferred automatically from Squirrel, ground, meat (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.
Fair nutrient density 22/100
How many beneficial nutrients Squirrel, ground, meat (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 Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
31% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 31%3.8 g per serving
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Protein 69%19.3 g per serving
What Squirrel, ground, meat (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 | 3.8 g |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19.3 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 | 1.5 g | — |
About Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native)
The Arctic ground squirrel is a large burrowing rodent of the tundra across Alaska, northern Canada, and Siberia, well known for the deep hibernation that carries it through the long polar winter. For the Indigenous peoples of the Arctic it has long been a traditional subsistence food, hunted in the brief summer when the animals are fat and active before they den up. The meat is lean and mild, comparable to rabbit, and is typically boiled, roasted, or added to hearty stews and soups, while the soft fur was historically prized for warm parkas and trim.
As a lean wild meat it provides high-quality protein and minerals with little fat, a valuable resource in a harsh land with few other options. The animals are fattest in late summer and best taken then. Where it is legally and traditionally hunted, the meat should be cleaned well and cooked thoroughly, and slow simmering in a stew is the time-honored way to make the most of it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native)?
There are 111 calories in 100 g of Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native), or about 111 calories in 1 unit (100 g).
How much protein is in Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native)?
Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native) contains 19.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native)?
Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native) has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native)?
Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native) provides 3.8 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native) a good source of?
Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native) is an excellent source of Protein (39% DV) and Iron (26% DV) and a good source of Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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