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Chuck steak vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chuck steak and Caribou meat

  • Chuck steak has more Zinc, and Selenium, while Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Choline.
  • Caribou meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 150% more than Chuck steak.
  • Chuck steak contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Caribou meat. While Chuck steak contains 8.66g of Saturated Fat, Caribou meat contains only 1.7g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 Zinc +65%
Contains more Selenium +102.2%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +151.8%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Copper +241.6%
Contains more Manganese +625%
Equal in Potassium - 310
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Contains more Zinc +65%
Contains more Selenium +102.2%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +151.8%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Copper +241.6%
Contains more Manganese +625%
Equal in Potassium - 310

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +371.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 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% 8% 0% 10% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 4% 830% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +371.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +344.3%
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +2012.5%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 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 +344.3%
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +2012.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +611.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +611.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chuck steak Caribou meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Caribou meat Opinion
Protein 24.98g 29.77g Caribou meat
Fats 19.64g 4.42g Chuck steak
Calories 277kcal 167kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 22mg Caribou meat
Iron 2.45mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 193mg 233mg Caribou meat
Potassium 325mg 310mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 60mg Caribou meat
Zinc 8.68mg 5.26mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.012mg 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 27.5µg 13.6µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.4mg Caribou meat
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 5.79mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.32mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.099mg 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.347mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.009mg 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.184mg 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.709mg 0.665mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.129mg 1.399mg Caribou meat
Histidine 0.809mg 1.179mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 87mg 109mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 8.66g 1.7g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.03g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 1.33g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.62g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chuck steak 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
56%
Chuck steak
122%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.96g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.