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

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Significant differences between caribou meat and chicken liver

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, iron, and copper in chicken liver is higher than in caribou meat.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 414% more than caribou meat.
  • Caribou meat contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw.

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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 14% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.5%
Contains more IronIron +45.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +193.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +301.5%

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 60% 1099% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +496.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +149.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +11660%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.9%
Contains more OtherOther +218.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%
~equal in Fats ~4.83g

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
38% 30% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.563g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.249g

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 liver
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chicken liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 16.58µg 414%
Vitamin A 0µg 3296µg 366%
Folate 5µg 588µg 146%
Cholesterol 109mg 345mg 79%
Selenium 13.6µg 54.6µg 75%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 6.233mg 71%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 1.778mg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.853mg 41%
Iron 6.17mg 8.99mg 35%
Protein 29.77g 16.92g 26%
Copper 0.263mg 0.492mg 25%
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 9.728mg 25%
Zinc 5.26mg 2.67mg 24%
Vitamin C 3mg 17.9mg 17%
Choline 122.6mg 194.4mg 13%
Phosphorus 233mg 297mg 9%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.255mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.305mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 1.306g 5%
Calories 167kcal 119kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.7mg 2%
Potassium 310mg 230mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 19mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Saturated fat 1.7g 1.563g 1%
Fats 4.42g 4.83g 1%
Carbs 0g 0.73g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.73g N/A
Sodium 60mg 71mg 0%
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 1.33g 1.249g 0%
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 1.273mg 0.725mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.347mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 2.457mg 1.512mg 0%
Lysine 2.697mg 1.332mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0.432mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 0.824mg 0%
Valine 1.399mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 1.179mg 0.507mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Chicken liver
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
387%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 236mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (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 ($)
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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.