Caribou, Hind Quarter Meat

Caribou, Hind Quarter Meat, Raw (Alaska Native) has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 22.63 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is average.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.1 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. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 an average 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 78, for Caribou, Hind Quarter Meat, Raw (Alaska Native), and we advise that this food in moderation.