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Beef tenderloin vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef tenderloin and Caribou meat

  • Beef tenderloin has more Selenium, however, Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 174% more.
  • Beef tenderloin has 6 times more Saturated Fat than Caribou meat. Beef tenderloin has 9.72g of Saturated Fat, while Caribou meat has 1.7g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Selenium +68.4%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +98.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +30.5%
Contains more Copper +113.8%
Contains more Manganese +521.4%
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Sodium - 60
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Contains more Selenium +68.4%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +98.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +30.5%
Contains more Copper +113.8%
Contains more Manganese +521.4%
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Sodium - 60

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.
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Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +972%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
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 Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +972%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +456.6%
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Equal in Other - 3.38
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
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 +456.6%
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Equal in Other - 3.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +672.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +672.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef tenderloin Caribou meat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Beef tenderloin Caribou meat Opinion
Protein 23.9g 29.77g Caribou meat
Fats 24.6g 4.42g Beef tenderloin
Calories 324kcal 167kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 22mg Caribou meat
Iron 3.11mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 203mg 233mg Caribou meat
Potassium 331mg 310mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 60mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.123mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 22.9µg 13.6µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.4mg Caribou meat
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 3mg 5.79mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.32mg Caribou meat
Folate 8µg 5µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.044mg 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.347mg Caribou meat
Leucine 1.889mg 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 1.989mg 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.612mg 0.665mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.163mg 1.399mg Caribou meat
Histidine 0.818mg 1.179mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 85mg 109mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 1.7g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 1.33g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.62g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin 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
44%
Beef tenderloin
122%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.02g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.