Caribou meat vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between caribou meat and bear meat
- Caribou meat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, bear meat is richer in iron and zinc.
- Caribou meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 174% more than bear meat.
- Bear meat has 3 times less vitamin B1 than caribou meat. Caribou meat has 0.25mg of vitamin B1, while bear meat has 0.1mg.
- Caribou meat contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +340% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.77 g
Fats:
4.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.43 g
Other:
3.38 g
Protein:
32.42 g
Fats:
13.39 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.55 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +428.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +202.9% |
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Protein
~32.42g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.62 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +325.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +287.1% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.64µg | 2.47µg | 174% |
| Iron | 6.17mg | 10.73mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.68mg | 54% | |
| Zinc | 5.26mg | 10.27mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.79mg | 3.35mg | 15% |
| Fats | 4.42g | 13.39g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.263mg | 0.148mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.62g | 2.4g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.33g | 5.66g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 170mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7g | 3.54g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.9mg | 0.82mg | 6% |
| Protein | 29.77g | 32.42g | 5% |
| Calories | 167kcal | 259kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 13.6µg | 11.2µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 98mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.087mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 263mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 71mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Choline | 122.6mg | 122.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.458mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.273mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.347mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.457mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.697mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.324mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.179mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.06g | 0.037g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.034g | 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
118%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
92%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.84g)
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?
Bear meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 ($)