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Ostrich vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ostrich and Caribou meat different?

  • Ostrich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Caribou meat is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Caribou meat is 47% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 3 times more Selenium than Caribou meat. While Ostrich contains 37.5µg of Selenium, Caribou meat contains only 13.6µg.
  • Ostrich has less Cholesterol.

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +175.7%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +121.1%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Copper +73%
Contains more Manganese +357.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 233
Equal in Zinc - 5.26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +175.7%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +121.1%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Copper +73%
Contains more Manganese +357.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 233
Equal in Zinc - 5.26

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 B3 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 6.64
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
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 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 6.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +72%
Contains more Other +686%
Equal in Protein - 29.77
Equal in Water - 62.43
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 +72%
Contains more Other +686%
Equal in Protein - 29.77
Equal in Water - 62.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.9%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich Caribou meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ostrich Caribou meat Opinion
Protein 28.49g 29.77g Caribou meat
Fats 2.57g 4.42g Caribou meat
Calories 145kcal 167kcal Caribou meat
Calcium 6mg 22mg Caribou meat
Iron 2.79mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 25mg 27mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 251mg 233mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 310mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 60mg Caribou meat
Zinc 4.85mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.152mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 37.5µg 13.6µg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.4mg Caribou meat
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 5.79mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.32mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 5µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.25mg 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.347mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.516mg 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.796mg 0.665mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.407mg 1.399mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 1.179mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 85mg 109mg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 1.7g Ostrich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 1.33g Caribou meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.62g Caribou meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich 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
105%
Ostrich
122%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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)
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.

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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.