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Caribou meat vs. Grouse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between caribou meat and grouse?

  • Caribou meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, copper, and vitamin B1, yet grouse is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 156% higher.
  • Caribou meat has 13 times more Saturated Fat than grouse. Caribou meat has 1.7g of Saturated Fat, while grouse has 0.13g.
  • Grouse contains less saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more IronIron +963.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +353.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +931.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +443.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
~equal in Potassium ~311mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~229mg

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%
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +495.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +129%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +298.4%
~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
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.8%
Contains more FatsFats +402.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1252%
Contains more WaterWater +16.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3066.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +369.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.4%

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 Grouse
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Grouse Opinion
Calories 167kcal 112kcal Caribou meat
Protein 29.77g 25.94g Caribou meat
Fats 4.42g 0.88g Caribou meat
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 109mg 40mg Grouse
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Grouse
Calcium 22mg 5mg Caribou meat
Potassium 310mg 311mg Grouse
Iron 6.17mg 0.58mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.263mg 0.058mg Caribou meat
Zinc 5.26mg 0.51mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 233mg 229mg Caribou meat
Sodium 60mg 50mg Grouse
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Grouse
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.73mg Grouse
Manganese 0.087mg 0.016mg Caribou meat
Selenium 13.6µg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.042mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.28mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 11.6mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 1.275mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 2.9µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg Caribou meat
Folate 5µg Caribou meat
Choline 122.6mg Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 1.7g 0.13g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 1.33g 0.042g Caribou meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 0.132g Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.347mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg Caribou meat
Histidine 1.179mg Caribou meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0.009g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.008g Caribou meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Grouse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
74%
Grouse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
21%
Grouse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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
  2. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.