Ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native) Nutrition Facts
Ascidians, also called tunughnak in Alaska Native traditions, are a unique seafood with a briny, ocean-fresh taste. They’re often valued for their rich, unusual texture and local cultural significance.
A serving has just 20 calories, with 0.5g fat, 0g carbs, and 3.8g protein. It also contains 0g fiber and 0g sugar, so it’s not sweet and not especially filling, but it is very light.
Because it’s so low in calories and carbs, ascidians can fit easily into a balanced meal. They offer a small but useful amount of protein while keeping the nutrition profile simple.
Ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native)
Serving size: 100 g
Calories20kcal
Net Carbs0g
Protein3.8g
Fat0.5g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 77%
Carbs 0%
Fat 23%
What is this food made of?
Water 95%
Protein 4%
Carbs 0%
Fat 1%
Blood Sugar Index0Low
Inflammation Score0Low
PRAL Score1.85Acidic
Amino Acid Score15%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 20 | 1% | |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | |||
| 656 mg | 29% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | |||
| 0 g | 0% | ||
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
Vitamins
Source: USDA FoodData Central