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Bear meat vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bear meat and Caribou meat

  • Bear meat has more Iron, and Zinc, however, Caribou meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Caribou meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 174% more than Bear meat.
  • Caribou meat has 2 times less Saturated Fat than Bear meat. Bear meat has 3.54g of Saturated Fat, while Caribou meat has 1.7g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Bear meat
Bear meat
2
:
8
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Copper +77.7%
Contains more Selenium +21.4%
Bear meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
Caribou meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Copper +77.7%
Contains more Selenium +21.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Bear meat
Bear meat
3
:
7
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Vitamin E +22.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.9
Bear meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 25% 190% 63% 0% 67% 5% 309% 5%
Caribou meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 10% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 4% 830% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bear meat
Bear meat
2
:
2
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Fats +202.9%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Other +428.1%
Equal in Protein - 29.77
Bear meat
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Caribou meat
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Fats +202.9%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Other +428.1%
Equal in Protein - 29.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bear meat
Bear meat
2
:
1
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%
Bear meat
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g
Caribou meat
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bear meat Caribou meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Caribou meat Opinion
Protein 32.42g 29.77g Bear meat
Fats 13.39g 4.42g Bear meat
Calories 259kcal 167kcal Bear meat
Calcium 5mg 22mg Caribou meat
Iron 10.73mg 6.17mg Bear meat
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 170mg 233mg Caribou meat
Potassium 263mg 310mg Caribou meat
Sodium 71mg 60mg Caribou meat
Zinc 10.27mg 5.26mg Bear meat
Copper 0.148mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 11.2µg 13.6µg Caribou meat
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.4mg Bear meat
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 5.79mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B5 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.32mg Caribou meat
Folate 6µg 5µg Bear meat
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.4µg Bear meat
Tryptophan 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.347mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg Caribou meat
Histidine 1.179mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 98mg 109mg Bear meat
Saturated Fat 3.54g 1.7g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.03g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.66g 1.33g Bear meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 0.62g Bear meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Caribou meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Bear meat
122%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/nutrients
  2. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.