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Caribou meat vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caribou meat and Beef sirloin different?

  • Caribou meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Beef sirloin is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Caribou meat is 215% higher.
  • Caribou meat contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Beef sirloin. While Caribou meat contains 0.9mg of Vitamin B2, Beef sirloin contains only 0.163mg.
  • Beef sirloin has less Cholesterol.

Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 19% 6.6% 27% 231% 88% 143% 100% 7.8% 11% 74%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains more IronIron +221.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +209.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +690.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +186%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Calcium ~22mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.7mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~253mg
~equal in Sodium ~66mg

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 10% 0% 8% 0% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 830% 3.5% 3.8% 67%
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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +452.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +341.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.39mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.4µg
~equal in Choline ~117.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more OtherOther +472.9%
Contains more FatsFats +13.8%
~equal in Protein ~30.8g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~63.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.62 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caribou meat Beef sirloin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Beef sirloin Opinion
Calories 167kcal 177kcal Beef sirloin
Protein 29.77g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 4.42g 5.03g Beef sirloin
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 109mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 27mg
Calcium 22mg 22mg
Potassium 310mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Iron 6.17mg 1.92mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.263mg 0.085mg Caribou meat
Zinc 5.26mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 233mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 60mg 66mg Caribou meat
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.39mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.087mg 0.011mg Caribou meat
Selenium 13.6µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.088mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.163mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.607mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 1.47µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.4µg
Folate 5µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Choline 122.6mg 117.3mg Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 1.7g 1.915g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.33g 2.006g Beef sirloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 0.185g Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.202mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg 1.23mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.347mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.457mg 2.45mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg 2.603mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 1.217mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 1.179mg 0.983mg Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Caribou meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Beef sirloin
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
118%
Caribou meat
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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 minerals?
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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.

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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.