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Caribou
Calories & nutrition facts
game meat, cooked, roasted
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 167 kcal —
- Protein 30 g 60%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 4.4 g 6%
- Saturated fat 1.7 g 9%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 60 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 109 mg 36%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 3 mg 3%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.4 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 1.4 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.25 mg 21%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.9 mg 69%
- Niacin (B3) 5.8 mg 36%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 2.7 mg 54%
- Vitamin B6 0.32 mg 19%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 6.6 µg 277%
- Choline 123 mg 22%
Minerals
- Calcium 22 mg 2%
- Iron 6.2 mg 34%
- Magnesium 27 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 233 mg 19%
- Potassium 310 mg 7%
- Zinc 5.3 mg 48%
- Copper 0.26 mg 29%
- Manganese 0.09 mg 4%
- Selenium 13.6 µg 25%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 167 | 30 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 142 | 25 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| 1 × piece, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw meat, boneless) | 340 g | 568 | 101 g | 0 g | 15 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 284 | 51 g | 0 g | 7.5 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 71 | 13 g | 0 g | 1.9 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 426 | 76 g | 0 g | 11 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 568 | 101 g | 0 g | 15 g |
Similar foods
- Caribou meatraw127 kcal / 100 g
- Caribou tonguegame meat, indigenous, reindeer, cooked326 kcal / 100 g
- Caribou livergame meat, indigenous, reindeer, baked146 kcal / 100 g
- Caribou heartgame meat, indigenous, reindeer, boiled145 kcal / 100 g
- Caribou fatgame meat, indigenous, reindeer, raw831 kcal / 100 g
- Deer meatraw120 kcal / 100 g
- Elk meatcooked, roasted146 kcal / 100 g
- Venison meatroasted158 kcal / 100 g
- Antelopegame meat, raw114 kcal / 100 g
- Mooseraw102 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Caribou
What does caribou taste like?
Caribou has a lean, rich flavour often compared with venison, but it can taste stronger if the animal was older or the meat has been frozen for a long time. Juniper, black pepper, thyme and berries such as cranberry suit it well.
How do you cook caribou so it stays tender?
Because caribou is lean, cook tender steaks or loin quickly over high heat and avoid taking them past medium; rest them for at least 3 minutes before slicing. Tougher shoulder and leg cuts are better braised gently in stock for about 2–3 hours, until easily pierced with a fork.
Can you eat caribou raw or rare?
Raw caribou can carry harmful bacteria or parasites, so avoid raw preparations such as tartare. Cook whole cuts to at least 63 °C and rest for 3 minutes; cook minced caribou to 71 °C.
How should you store fresh caribou?
Keep fresh caribou covered in the coldest part of the fridge and cook it within 2–3 days. For longer storage, wrap it tightly in freezer-safe packaging, remove as much air as possible and thaw it in the fridge.
What goes well with caribou?
Serve caribou with root vegetables, potatoes or barley, and add a sharp berry sauce to balance its rich, gamey flavour. It also works well in stews with mushrooms, onions and juniper.
How much protein is in a serving of caribou?
An 85 g portion provides 25 g of protein and 142 kcal. Caribou is also high in iron and zinc.
Is caribou leaner than deer meat?
Caribou has 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 3.19 g in deer meat, so deer is slightly leaner by this measure. Both are lean game meats, and the cut and cooking method affect the final dish.
Is caribou the same as reindeer?
Caribou and reindeer are names for the same species, Rangifer tarandus. “Caribou” is commonly used for wild populations in North America, while “reindeer” is more often used elsewhere and for domesticated herds.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173854 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
