Caribou meat vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are caribou meat and ground turkey different?
- Caribou meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B1, and copper; however, ground turkey is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caribou meat is 221% higher.
- Caribou meat contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than ground turkey. While caribou meat contains 0.9mg of vitamin B2, ground turkey contains only 0.211mg.
Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Ground turkey, cooked are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +305.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +690.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +224.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +326.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +395.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +2012.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.3% |
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Protein
~27.37g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~62.07g
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
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +160% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +370.5% |
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 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
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.64µg | 1.34µg | 221% |
| Iron | 6.17mg | 1.52mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.9mg | 0.211mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 13.6µg | 31.1µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.68mg | 1.193mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.633mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 5.26mg | 3.11mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.79mg | 8.724mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.62g | 2.917g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.077mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.263mg | 0.151mg | 12% |
| Fats | 4.42g | 10.4g | 9% |
| Choline | 122.6mg | 78.2mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 93mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.33g | 3.458g | 5% |
| Protein | 29.77g | 27.37g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7g | 2.669g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 254mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.087mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Calories | 167kcal | 203kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 294mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.458mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.273mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.347mg | 1.227mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.457mg | 2.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.697mg | 2.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.324mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.399mg | 1.27mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.179mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.06g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | 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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.969g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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