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Caribou meat vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caribou meat and Beefsteak?

  • Caribou meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Beefsteak is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 219% more.
  • Caribou meat has 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Beefsteak. While Caribou meat has 0.9mg of Vitamin B2, Beefsteak has only 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Beefsteak is lower.

We used Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled types in this article.

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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 Iron +278.5%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Copper +260.3%
Contains more Manganese +866.7%
Contains more Selenium +111.8%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 213
Equal in Potassium - 340
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 4.85
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 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +278.5%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Copper +260.3%
Contains more Manganese +866.7%
Contains more Selenium +111.8%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 213
Equal in Potassium - 340
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 4.85

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 +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +381.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
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% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +381.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Other +1509.5%
Contains more Fats +241.9%
Equal in Water - 57.96
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Other +1509.5%
Contains more Fats +241.9%
Equal in Water - 57.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +373.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.56
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +373.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.56

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 Beefsteak
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 29.77g 26.72g Caribou meat
Fats 4.42g 15.11g Beefsteak
Calories 167kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 22mg
Iron 6.17mg 1.63mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 233mg 213mg Caribou meat
Potassium 310mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 60mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 5.26mg 4.85mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.263mg 0.073mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.087mg 0.009mg Caribou meat
Selenium 13.6µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.078mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.14mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.527mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 5µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 1.38µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.173mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg 1.054mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.347mg 1.201mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.457mg 2.099mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg 2.23mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 1.042mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg 1.309mg Caribou meat
Histidine 1.179mg 0.842mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 109mg 79mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 1.7g 5.951g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.33g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 0.56g Caribou meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Beefsteak
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
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
53%
Beefsteak

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 - 4.251g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.