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Ground chicken vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground chicken and Caribou meat?

  • Ground chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Caribou meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Copper, Choline, and Vitamin B1.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 255% higher.
  • Ground chicken has 2 times more Potassium than Caribou meat. Ground chicken has 677mg of Potassium, while Caribou meat has 310mg.

We used Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted 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.
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
4
:
6
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Potassium +118.4%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +563.4%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +174%
Contains more Copper +324.2%
Contains more Manganese +443.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 233
Equal in Selenium - 13.6
Ground chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Caribou meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Contains more Potassium +118.4%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +563.4%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +174%
Contains more Copper +324.2%
Contains more Manganese +443.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 233
Equal in Selenium - 13.6

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.
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
3
:
8
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1202%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.4
Ground chicken
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% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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 B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1202%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
2
:
2
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Fats +147.1%
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Other +284.1%
Equal in Water - 62.43
Ground chicken
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +147.1%
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Other +284.1%
Equal in Water - 62.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
2
:
1
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Ground chicken
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Caribou meat
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Caribou meat Opinion
Protein 23.28g 29.77g Caribou meat
Fats 10.92g 4.42g Ground chicken
Calories 189kcal 167kcal Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 22mg Caribou meat
Iron 0.93mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 28mg 27mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 233mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 310mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 60mg Caribou meat
Zinc 1.92mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.062mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.016mg 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 14.3µg 13.6µg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.4mg Caribou meat
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 5.79mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.32mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 5µg Caribou meat
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.4µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 0.97mg 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.347mg Caribou meat
Leucine 1.816mg 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.014mg 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.596mg 0.665mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.102mg 1.399mg Caribou meat
Histidine 0.706mg 1.179mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 107mg 109mg Ground chicken
Trans Fat 0.087g Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 3.11g 1.7g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.03g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 1.33g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 0.62g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken 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
43%
Ground chicken
122%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.