Bearded (Oogruk) Seal Meat, Dried, in Oil (Alaska Native)

Seal, Bearded (Oogruk), Meat, Dried, in Oil (Alaska Native) has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 35.31 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is high. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It gives a good yield of Iron at 17 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to American cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 70, for Seal, Bearded (Oogruk), Meat, Dried, in Oil (Alaska Native), and we advise that this food in moderation.