Caribou meat vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between caribou meat and beefsteak?
- Caribou meat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B1, yet beefsteak is higher in selenium and vitamin B6.
- Caribou meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 219% more.
- Caribou meat has 6 times more vitamin B2 than beefsteak. While caribou meat has 0.9mg of vitamin B2, beefsteak has only 0.14mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in beefsteak is lower.
We used Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +278.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +260.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +866.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +220.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +408.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +381.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
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:
26.72 g
Fats:
15.11 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.96 g
Other:
0.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1509.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +241.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~57.96g
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
5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.56 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +373.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.56g
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.64µg | 1.38µg | 219% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.9mg | 0.14mg | 58% |
| Iron | 6.17mg | 1.63mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.68mg | 0.527mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 13.6µg | 28.8µg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.263mg | 0.073mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.585mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7g | 5.951g | 19% |
| Fats | 4.42g | 15.11g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.078mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.33g | 6.298g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 79mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.79mg | 6.978mg | 7% |
| Protein | 29.77g | 26.72g | 6% |
| Choline | 122.6mg | 101.8mg | 4% |
| Calories | 167kcal | 250kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 5.26mg | 4.85mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.087mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 213mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 340mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.62g | 0.56g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.458mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.273mg | 1.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.347mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.457mg | 2.099mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.697mg | 2.23mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.324mg | 1.042mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.399mg | 1.309mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.179mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
53%
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 - 4.251g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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.