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Caribou meat vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between caribou meat and fajita?

  • Fajita has less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, vitamin B1, and choline than caribou meat.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 254% higher.
  • Caribou meat has 9 times more copper than fajita. Caribou meat has 0.263mg of copper, while fajita has 0.03mg.
  • Fajita contains less cholesterol.
  • Caribou meat has a lower glycemic index than fajita.

We used Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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%
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more IronIron +523.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +776.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +283.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.8%
~equal in Potassium ~284mg

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%
Fajita
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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% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1129.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Fajita
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19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.4%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +29.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%

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
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.596g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Fajita DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 0.54µg 254%
Iron 6.17mg 0.99mg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.213mg 53%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.726mg 39%
Zinc 5.26mg 1.37mg 35%
Sodium 60mg 799mg 32%
Copper 0.263mg 0.03mg 26%
Protein 29.77g 18.56g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.1mg 13%
Choline 122.6mg 67.8mg 10%
Cholesterol 109mg 88mg 7%
Phosphorus 233mg 277mg 6%
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 4.779mg 6%
Selenium 13.6µg 16.7µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.387mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.33g 2.333g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 1.089g 3%
Calories 167kcal 135kcal 2%
Fats 4.42g 5.73g 2%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.22mg 1%
Potassium 310mg 284mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 13mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.23g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.23g N/A
Folate 5µg 4µg 0%
Saturated fat 1.7g 1.596g 0%
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 1.273mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.347mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 2.457mg 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 2.697mg 1.857mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 0.763mg 0%
Valine 1.399mg 0.847mg 0%
Histidine 1.179mg 0.68mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Fajita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.