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Caribou meat vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between caribou meat and chicken breast?

  • Caribou meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B1, yet chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 261% higher.
  • Caribou meat has 7 times more vitamin B2 than chicken breast. Caribou meat has 0.9mg of vitamin B2, while chicken breast has 0.125mg.

We used Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.

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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 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.3%
Contains more IronIron +441.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +387%
Contains more ZincZinc +387%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +314.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~246mg

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% 2.3% 8.4% 1.5% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1694.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.42mg

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
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more OtherOther +199.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~4.71g
~equal in Water ~60.21g

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
32% 42% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.6%

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 Chicken breast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Chicken breast DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 0.37µg 261%
Iron 6.17mg 1.14mg 63%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.125mg 60%
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 14.782mg 56%
Zinc 5.26mg 1.08mg 38%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 1.04mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.64mg 25%
Selenium 13.6µg 26.2µg 23%
Copper 0.263mg 0.054mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.079mg 14%
Protein 29.77g 33.44g 7%
Cholesterol 109mg 91mg 6%
Choline 122.6mg 95.9mg 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 1.07g 3%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.021mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.7g 1.29g 2%
Phosphorus 233mg 246mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.4µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.33g 1.72g 1%
Calories 167kcal 187kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Sodium 60mg 79mg 1%
Potassium 310mg 276mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 16mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 31mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Fats 4.42g 4.71g 0%
Carbs 0g 0.51g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.51g N/A
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.42mg 0%
Folate 5µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.39mg 0%
Threonine 1.273mg 1.412mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.347mg 1.765mg 0%
Leucine 2.457mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.697mg 2.836mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0.925mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 1.328mg 0%
Valine 1.399mg 1.659mg 0%
Histidine 1.179mg 1.037mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Chicken breast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
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.
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.

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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.