Bowhead Whale

Whale, bowhead, subcutaneous fat (blubber) (Alaska Native)

Nutrition Facts

Serving sizeper 100g
Amount per serving
Calories870
% Daily Value
  • Total Fat 96,5 g124%
  • Saturated Fat
  • Trans Fat
  • Cholesterol 150 mg50%
  • Sodium
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g0%
  • Dietary Fiber
  • Total Sugars
  • Protein 0,4 g1%
  • Vitamin D
  • Calcium
  • Iron 0,5 mg3%
  • Potassium
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
100g of Whale, bowhead contains 870 kcal calories, 0,4g protein, and 0,5mg iron per USDA FoodData Central.

Calorie breakdown

How calories are distributed across macronutrients

870kcal
  • Protein0%(2 kcal)
  • Carbs0%(0 kcal)
  • Fat100%(869 kcal)

Nutrient density

3/ 100

Meets ≥10% Daily Value for 3 of 7 nutrients

Low nutrient density

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Full nutrient breakdown

per 100g
Macronutrients
Macronutrients
NutrientAmount% DV
Calories

Total food energy released when the food is metabolized, expressed in kilocalories per 100 grams.

Also known as: Calories, kcal

870 kcal44%
Protein

Macronutrient made of amino acids; essential for building and repairing tissue, enzymes, and hormones.

0,4 g1%
Carbohydrates

Total carbohydrates, including sugars, starches, and fiber. The body's primary energy source.

Also known as: Carbohydrates

0 g0%
Total fat

Sum of all dietary fats (saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans). A concentrated energy source and carrier of fat-soluble vitamins.

Also known as: Total Lipid, Fat

96,5 g124%
Minerals
Minerals
NutrientAmount% DV
Phosphorus

Mineral that works with calcium to form bones and is a component of DNA and ATP.

5 mg0%
Iron

Mineral required for oxygen transport in hemoglobin and for energy metabolism.

0,5 mg3%
Fat detail
Fat detail
NutrientAmount% DV
Cholesterol

Waxy sterol found in animal foods. The body also makes its own; dietary cholesterol has a limited effect on blood levels for most people.

150 mg50%
Other
Other
NutrientAmount% DV
Water

Water content of the food. Foods high in water tend to be lower in energy density and support hydration.

2,9 g

Compare 2 USDA variants

Variants of Whale, bowhead, subcutaneous fat (blubber) (Alaska Native) cataloged in USDA FoodData Central, with calories and macros per 100 g.
VariantFDC IDCaloriesProtein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)
Whale, bowhead, subcutaneous fat (blubber) (Alaska Native)current1676238700,4096,5
Whale, bowhead, skin and subcutaneous fat (muktuk) (Alaska Native)16762446512,6046,1

Frequently asked questions about Bowhead Whale

How many calories in Bowhead Whale?

Bowhead Whale contains 870 kcal per 100 grams, sourced from USDA FoodData Central.

How much cholesterol is in Bowhead Whale?

Bowhead Whale contains 150 mg cholesterol and 0 mg sodium per 100 grams, per USDA FoodData Central.

What are the macros in Bowhead Whale?

Per 100 grams, Bowhead Whale contains 0.4 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates, and 96.5 g total fat.

Is Bowhead Whale good for keto or low-carb?

Yes — Bowhead Whale has 0 g net carbs per 100 g, fitting a low-carb plan.

Where does Bowhead Whale nutrition data come from?

Nutrition data for Bowhead Whale is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 167623). Browse the underlying record at https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167623/nutrients.

Diet compatibility

  • Low carbUnder 10 g of net carbs per 100 g — compatible with low-carb and moderate-carb eating patterns.
  • Keto-friendlyLow enough in net carbs and high enough in fat to fit a standard ketogenic macro split without adjustment.
  • Gluten-freeFree of gluten-containing grains (wheat, rye, barley, malt) by USDA categorization. Verify packaging for heavily processed items.

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  • Breakfast

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  • Lunch

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    A big leafy salad with bowhead Whale, olive oil, seeds, and a hard-boiled egg keeps total carbs under 15 g while delivering satiating fats and protein.

  • Dinner

    Simple dinner with bowhead Whale

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Where does this data come from?

Nutrient values are sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database — the U.S. Department of Agriculture's authoritative reference for food composition. Values are averaged across multiple samples to give you a representative reading per 100 grams of edible portion.

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 167623), accessed 2019-04-01.

Published: 2019-04-01

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