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

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A recap on differences between Elk meat and Caribou meat

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B6, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Caribou meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Caribou meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 153% more than Elk meat.
  • Caribou meat contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Elk meat. Elk meat contains 0.485mg of Vitamin B6, while Caribou meat contains 0.32mg.
  • Elk meat has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
5
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5
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +51.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +357.9%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Caribou meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +51.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +357.9%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
4
:
7
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.79
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.79

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
2
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Fats +29.6%
Contains more Other +275.6%
Equal in Protein - 29.77
Equal in Water - 62.43
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
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
Contains more Fats +29.6%
Contains more Other +275.6%
Equal in Protein - 29.77
Equal in Water - 62.43

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk meat Caribou 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 Elk meat Caribou meat Opinion
Protein 30.76g 29.77g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 4.42g Caribou meat
Calories 162kcal 167kcal Caribou meat
Calcium 5mg 22mg Caribou meat
Iron 4.07mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 233mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 310mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 60mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.263mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 10.5µg 13.6µg Caribou meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.4mg Elk meat
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 5.79mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.32mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 5µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.236mg 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.347mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.293mg 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.513mg 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.665mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.399mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 1.179mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 72mg 109mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 1.7g Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 1.33g Caribou meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.62g 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
Elk meat 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
67%
Elk meat
122%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
71%
Caribou 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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.