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Caribou meat vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caribou meat and Veal?

  • Caribou meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Veal is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 224% higher.
  • Caribou meat has 6 times more Iron than Veal. Caribou meat has 6.17mg of Iron, while Veal has 0.99mg.
  • Caribou meat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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
8
:
2
Veal
Veal
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Iron +523.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Copper +155.3%
Contains more Manganese +148.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Potassium - 337
Equal in Selenium - 13.7
Caribou meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Veal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Iron +523.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Copper +155.3%
Contains more Manganese +148.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Potassium - 337
Equal in Selenium - 13.7

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
:
3
Veal
Veal
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +422.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.9%
Contains more Folate +120%
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%
Veal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +422.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.9%
Contains more Folate +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
2
:
2
Veal
Veal
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Other +160%
Contains more Fats +71%
Equal in Water - 66.76
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
Veal
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Other +160%
Contains more Fats +71%
Equal in Water - 66.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
2
:
1
Veal
Veal
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.5%
Caribou meat
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Veal
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Veal Opinion
Protein 29.77g 24.38g Caribou meat
Fats 4.42g 7.56g Veal
Calories 167kcal 172kcal Veal
Calcium 22mg 17mg Caribou meat
Iron 6.17mg 0.99mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 27mg 24mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 233mg 217mg Caribou meat
Potassium 310mg 337mg Veal
Sodium 60mg 83mg Caribou meat
Zinc 5.26mg 3.87mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.263mg 0.103mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.087mg 0.035mg Caribou meat
Selenium 13.6µg 13.7µg Veal
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.15mg Caribou meat
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.07mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.27mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 8.03mg Veal
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 1.16mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.39mg Veal
Folate 5µg 11µg Veal
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 1.27µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.2µg Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.247mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg 1.065mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.347mg 1.201mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.457mg 1.94mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg 2.009mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg 0.569mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 0.984mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg 1.347mg Caribou meat
Histidine 1.179mg 0.885mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 109mg 103mg Veal
Saturated Fat 1.7g 3.04g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.33g 2.84g Veal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 0.55g Caribou meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veal
Veal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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 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)

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.