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

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A recap on differences between Caribou meat and Elk meat

  • Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, however, Elk meat is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Caribou meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 153% more than Elk meat.
  • Elk meat contains 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Caribou meat. Caribou meat contains 0.9mg of Vitamin B2, while Elk meat contains 0.37mg.
  • Elk meat has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
5
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5
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +51.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +357.9%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Caribou meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +51.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +357.9%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 29

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.
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
7
:
4
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.143
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%
Elk 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% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.143

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
2
:
2
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +29.6%
Contains more Other +275.6%
Equal in Protein - 30.76
Equal in Water - 64.93
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
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +29.6%
Contains more Other +275.6%
Equal in Protein - 30.76
Equal in Water - 64.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
2
:
1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
Caribou meat
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Elk meat Opinion
Protein 29.77g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 4.42g 3.41g Caribou meat
Calories 167kcal 162kcal Caribou meat
Calcium 22mg 5mg Caribou meat
Iron 6.17mg 4.07mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 233mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 310mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 60mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 5.26mg 4.12mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.263mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.087mg 0.019mg Caribou meat
Selenium 13.6µg 10.5µg Caribou meat
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.144mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.37mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 1.212mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 5µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 2.96µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.275mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg 1.236mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.347mg 1.291mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.457mg 2.293mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg 2.513mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 1.126mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 1.179mg 0.948mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 109mg 72mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.7g 1.342g Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.33g 0.97g Caribou meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 0.161g Caribou meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Elk 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
122%
Caribou meat
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.358g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.