Bowhead whale

Bowhead Whale · Balaena mysticetus

Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native)

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (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.

23%
465 kcal Calories
25%
12.6 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
59%
46.1 g Fat

Low nutrient density 7/100

How many beneficial nutrients Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (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 Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (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).

Protein25%

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.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat46.1 g
59%
Saturated Fat6.6 g
33%
Monounsaturated Fat28.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat8.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids450.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids120.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein12.6 g
25%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium5.0 mg
0%
Iron~
Magnesium~
Phosphorus87.0 mg
7%
Potassium~
Sodium~
Zinc~
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol54.0 mg
18%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol~
Caffeine~
Theobromine~
Ash0.1 g

About Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native)

The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is a baleen whale of the right whale family Balaenidae, in suborder Mysticeti and genus Balaena. A stocky dark-colored whale without a dorsal fin, it can grow to 20 m in length. This thick-bodied species can weigh 75 tonnes to 100 tonnes, second only to the blue whale, although the bowhead's maximum length is less than several other whales. It lives entirely in fertile Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, unlike other whales that migrate to feed or reproduce to low latitude waters.

It was also known as Greenland right whale or Arctic whale. American whalemen called it the steeple-top, polar whale, or Russia or Russian whale. The bowhead has the largest mouth of any animal. The bowhead was an early whaling target. Its population was severely reduced before a 1966 moratorium. The population is estimated to be over 24,900 worldwide, down from an estimated 50,000 before whaling.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native)?

There are 465 calories in 100 g of Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native), or about 465 calories in 1 unit (100 g).

How much protein is in Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native)?

Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native) contains 12.6 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native)?

Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native) has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native)?

Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native) provides 46.1 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native) a good source of?

Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native) is an excellent source of Protein (25% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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