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Nutritional Profile of Bowhead Whale (Skin & Subcutaneous Fat, Muktuk, Alaska Native)
We got 18 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Bowhead Whale (Skin & Subcutaneous Fat, Muktuk, Alaska Native).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for four nutrients.
These are
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for three additional nutrients:
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Vitamin A, IU (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (American Indian/Alaska Native Foods) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
- Linolenic Acid (18:3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for two additional nutrients:
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Bowhead Whale (Skin & Subcutaneous Fat, Muktuk, Alaska Native)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Bowhead Whale (Skin & Subcutaneous Fat, Muktuk, Alaska Native)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Bowhead Whale (Skin & Subcutaneous Fat, Muktuk, Alaska Native)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Bowhead Whale (Skin & Subcutaneous Fat, Muktuk, Alaska Native)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Bowhead Whale (Skin & Subcutaneous Fat, Muktuk, Alaska Native)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Bowhead Whale (Skin & Subcutaneous Fat, Muktuk, Alaska Native)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Bowhead Whale (Skin & Subcutaneous Fat, Muktuk, Alaska Native)
In food category: American Indian/Alaska Native Foods
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 28.1 g | 8 g | 4 | 132 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 8 g | 2.3 g | 7 | 344 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 6.6 g | 1.9 g | 7 | 628 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 46.1 g | 13.1 g | 9 | 173 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 120 mg | 34 mg | 45 | 2274 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 450 mg | 127.6 mg | 7 | 508 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 3.6 g | 72 | 538 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Niacin | 800 µg | 226.8 µg | 80 | 1756 |
| Riboflavin | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 92 | 791 |
| Thiamin | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 46 | 804 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Vitamin A, IU | 750 IU | 212.6 IU | 35 | 456 |
| Minerals (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 65 | 556 |
| Phosphorus, P | 87 mg | 24.7 mg | 81 | 579 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 15.3 mg | 40 | 327 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 40 g | 11.3 g | 105 | 1823 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 100 mg | 28.3 mg | 105 | 673 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 465 kcal | 131.8 kcal | 12 | 223 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,950 kj | 552.8 kj | 12 | 111 |
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