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Caribou meat vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caribou meat and Flank steak

  • Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin B1, while Flank steak has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 209% higher.
  • Flank steak contains 7 times less Vitamin B2 than Caribou meat. Caribou meat contains 0.9mg of Vitamin B2, while Flank steak contains 0.133mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Flank steak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more IronIron +254.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +220.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +866.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.2%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~339mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.9mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~210mg
~equal in Sodium ~56mg

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% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +576.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +307.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.4µg

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
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more OtherOther +-5733.3%
Contains more FatsFats +86.2%
~equal in Protein ~27.66g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.17g

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
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +149.4%

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 Flank steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Flank steak Opinion
Calories 167kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Protein 29.77g 27.66g Caribou meat
Fats 4.42g 8.23g Flank steak
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 109mg 79mg Flank steak
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Caribou meat
Calcium 22mg 20mg Caribou meat
Potassium 310mg 339mg Flank steak
Iron 6.17mg 1.74mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.263mg 0.082mg Caribou meat
Zinc 5.26mg 4.9mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 233mg 210mg Caribou meat
Sodium 60mg 56mg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.38mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.087mg 0.009mg Caribou meat
Selenium 13.6µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.075mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.133mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.545mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 1.63µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.4µg
Folate 5µg 9µg Flank steak
Choline 122.6mg 105.4mg Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 1.7g 3.395g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.33g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 0.322g Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.182mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg 1.105mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.347mg 1.259mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.457mg 2.201mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg 2.338mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 1.093mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg 1.372mg Caribou meat
Histidine 1.179mg 0.883mg 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 Flank steak
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
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.695g)
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 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 ($)

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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.