Caribou meat vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Caribou meat and Ham?
- Caribou meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet Ham is higher in Vitamin B1.
- Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 250% more.
- Caribou meat has 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Ham. While Caribou meat has 2.68mg of Vitamin B5, Ham has only 0.403mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Ham is lower.
We used Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +316.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +232.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.4% |
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 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +565% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +921.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +201.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
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:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.3% |
~equal in
Water
~67.67g
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
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +97% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~1.81g
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 167kcal | 145kcal |
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| Protein | 29.77g | 20.93g |
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| Fats | 4.42g | 5.53g |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg | 287mg |
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| Iron | 6.17mg | 1.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.263mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 5.26mg | 2.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 1203mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.087mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 13.6µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.754mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.9mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.79mg | 4.023mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 2.68mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.64µg | 0.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 122.6mg | 85.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 1.81g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.33g | 2.62g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.62g | 0.54g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.458mg | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 1.273mg | 0.931mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.347mg | 0.918mg |
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| Leucine | 2.457mg | 1.661mg |
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| Lysine | 2.697mg | 1.775mg |
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| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.553mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.324mg | 0.904mg |
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| Valine | 1.399mg | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 1.179mg | 0.75mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g |
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caribou meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)