Bison meat vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bison meat and caribou meat
- Bison meat has more selenium and vitamin B6; however, caribou meat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, copper, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Caribou meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 157% more than bison meat.
- Caribou meat has 3 times less selenium than bison meat. Bison meat has 35.5µg of selenium, while caribou meat has 13.6µg.
- Bison meat contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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 PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +161% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +987.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +132.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
Other:
2.6 g
Protein:
29.77 g
Fats:
4.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.43 g
Other:
3.38 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
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Protein
~29.77g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~62.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.24 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.62 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +158.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.86µg | 6.64µg | 158% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.68mg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.9mg | 48% |
| Selenium | 35.5µg | 13.6µg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 6.17mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.263mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 5.26mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.71mg | 5.79mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.25mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 109mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.32mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.91g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Protein | 28.44g | 29.77g | 3% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 4.42g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.087mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.24g | 0.62g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 209mg | 233mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 310mg | 2% |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 122.6mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 1.33g | 1% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 167kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.458mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.273mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.198mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.21mg | 2.457mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.219mg | 2.697mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.674mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.065mg | 1.324mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.287mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.754mg | 1.179mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
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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
53%
118%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.79g)
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 ($)