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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 27% 231% 88% 143% 100% 7.8% 11% 74%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 0% 8% 0% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 830% 3.5% 3.8% 67%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
47% 36% 17%
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.
Brisket Caribou meat
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Caribou meat DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Brisket Caribou meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
44%
Brisket
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.605g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
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)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.