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

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Important differences between Caribou meat and Beef tenderloin

  • Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Beef tenderloin has more Selenium.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 174% more.
  • Caribou meat has 11 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef tenderloin. Caribou meat has 2.68mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef tenderloin has 0.25mg.
  • Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 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%
Contains more Selenium +68.4%
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Sodium - 57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
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%
Contains more Selenium +68.4%
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Sodium - 57

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 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%
Contains more Folate +60%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Fats +456.6%
Equal in Other - 3.13
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Fats +456.6%
Equal in Other - 3.13

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.