Brisket vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brisket and caribou meat different?
- Brisket is higher in selenium and zinc; however, caribou meat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caribou meat is 188% higher.
- Brisket contains 4 times more saturated fat than caribou meat. While brisket contains 7.305g of saturated fat, caribou meat contains only 1.7g.
Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 ZincZinc | +27.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +99.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +770% |
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 EVitamin E | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +323.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +371.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +213.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
29.77 g
Fats:
4.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.43 g
Other:
3.38 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +316.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1107.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~29.77g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.681 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.62 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +496.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.62g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 6.64µg | 188% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.9mg | 56% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 6.17mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 2.68mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 13.6µg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 1.7g | 25% |
| Fats | 18.42g | 4.42g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.263mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 1.33g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.25mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 6.69mg | 5.26mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 5.79mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 233mg | 8% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 167kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.087mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 310mg | 2% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 29.77g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 122.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 109mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 0.62g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.458mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 1.273mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 2.457mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.697mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 1.324mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 1.179mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
44%
118%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.605g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caribou meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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)