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Caribou meat vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are caribou meat and lamb shoulder different?

  • Caribou meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, lamb shoulder is richer in selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caribou meat is 170% higher.
  • Caribou meat contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than lamb shoulder. While caribou meat contains 2.68mg of vitamin B5, lamb shoulder contains only 0.71mg.
  • Caribou meat has less saturated fat.

Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
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% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more IronIron +203.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +314.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.8%
~equal in Sodium ~65mg

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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~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
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.1%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more OtherOther +158%
Contains more FatsFats +357.9%
~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
47% 45% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +524.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Lamb shoulder DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 2.55µg 170%
Iron 6.17mg 2.03mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.25mg 50%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.71mg 39%
Saturated fat 1.7g 8.74g 32%
Fats 4.42g 20.24g 24%
Choline 122.6mg 22%
Selenium 13.6µg 25.4µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 1.33g 8.3g 17%
Copper 0.263mg 0.113mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.12mg 15%
Protein 29.77g 22.53g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.09mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 1.61g 7%
Zinc 5.26mg 4.48mg 7%
Phosphorus 233mg 183mg 7%
Calories 167kcal 279kcal 6%
Cholesterol 109mg 92mg 6%
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 6.66mg 5%
Folate 5µg 20µg 4%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.021mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.14mg 2%
Potassium 310mg 259mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 23mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 18mg 0%
Sodium 60mg 65mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.273mg 0.964mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.347mg 1.087mg 0%
Leucine 2.457mg 1.753mg 0%
Lysine 2.697mg 1.99mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0.578mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.399mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 1.179mg 0.714mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Lamb shoulder
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
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.04g)
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 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. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.