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Caribou meat vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caribou meat and mortadella

  • Caribou meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while mortadella has more vitamin B2.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11700% more than caribou meat.
  • Caribou meat contains 6 times more vitamin B5 than mortadella. While caribou meat contains 2.68mg of vitamin B5, mortadella contains only 0.44mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in caribou meat is lower.
  • Caribou meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of caribou meat is 0, while the glycemic index of mortadella is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.2%
Contains more IronIron +340.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +338.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.2%

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% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +348.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.9%
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%
Contains more OtherOther +17%
Contains more FatsFats +474.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +755.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +403.2%

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 Mortadella
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 Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 153mg 11700%
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 1.48µg 215%
Iron 6.17mg 1.4mg 60%
Sodium 60mg 1246mg 52%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.44mg 45%
Saturated fat 1.7g 9.51g 36%
Fats 4.42g 25.39g 32%
Zinc 5.26mg 2.1mg 29%
Protein 29.77g 16.37g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 1.33g 11.38g 25%
Copper 0.263mg 0.06mg 23%
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 2.673mg 19%
Phosphorus 233mg 97mg 19%
Cholesterol 109mg 56mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 3.12g 17%
Selenium 13.6µg 22.6µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.13mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.119mg 11%
Choline 122.6mg 72.2mg 9%
Calories 167kcal 311kcal 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Magnesium 27mg 11mg 4%
Potassium 310mg 163mg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.03mg 2%
Folate 5µg 3µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.05g 1%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.05g N/A
Calcium 22mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 1.273mg 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.347mg 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 2.457mg 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 2.697mg 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 0.598mg 0%
Valine 1.399mg 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 1.179mg 0.52mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Mortadella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.