Seal oil soup
Seal oil soup is a traditional dish from the Inuit and other Arctic Indigenous communities, made by simmering seal blubber and meat in water, often with wild greens or berries. It is a rich, oily broth that serves as a vital source of calories and nutrients in harsh, cold climates.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is exceptionally high in fat and protein, with virtually no carbohydrates. It provides a dense concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and iron, with a single serving potentially containing 500-700 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 600 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 55 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin D | 15 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 12 µg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Selenium | 30 µg |
| Zinc | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 3.5 g |
| Vitamin A | 800 µg RAE |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it is a cornerstone of food sovereignty and traditional knowledge in Arctic regions. Nutritionally, its high omega-3 content from marine sources is linked to supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health in a way few other foods can match.
