Caribou meat vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Caribou meat and Beef
- Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Choline, however, Beef is richer in Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
- Caribou meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 101% more than Beef.
- Beef has 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Caribou meat. Caribou meat has 2.68mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef has 0.481mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +237.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +457.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +1590% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48% |
~equal in
Protein
~27.55g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~65.71g
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
2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +105.6% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 167kcal | 169kcal |
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| Protein | 29.77g | 27.55g |
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| Fats | 4.42g | 6.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 85mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg | 352mg |
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| Iron | 6.17mg | 3.04mg |
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| Copper | 0.263mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 5.26mg | 3.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.087mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 13.6µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.9mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.79mg | 5.76mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 2.68mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.64µg | 4.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Choline | 122.6mg | 75.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 2.595g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.33g | 2.734g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.62g | 0.532g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.458mg | 0.359mg |
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| Threonine | 1.273mg | 1.534mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.347mg | 1.52mg |
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| Leucine | 2.457mg | 2.833mg |
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| Lysine | 2.697mg | 3.178mg |
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| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.871mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.324mg | 1.299mg |
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| Valine | 1.399mg | 1.603mg |
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| Histidine | 1.179mg | 1.244mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.06g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
118%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.895g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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 vitamins?
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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.