Caribou meat vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between caribou meat and pork
- Caribou meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, and copper; however, pork is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Caribou meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 248% more than pork.
- Pork contains 7 times less iron than caribou meat. Caribou meat contains 6.17mg of iron, while pork contains 0.87mg.
- Caribou meat has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +15.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +609.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +260.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.1% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +284% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +848.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +250.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45% |
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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +279.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +214.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~27.32g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~57.87g
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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +365.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.64µg | 0.7µg | 248% |
| Iron | 6.17mg | 0.87mg | 66% |
| Selenium | 13.6µg | 45.3µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.877mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.9mg | 0.321mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.68mg | 0.698mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 5.26mg | 2.39mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.263mg | 0.073mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 1.7g | 5.23g | 16% |
| Fats | 4.42g | 13.92g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.33g | 6.19g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.464mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 80mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 53IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Choline | 122.6mg | 93.9mg | 5% |
| Protein | 29.77g | 27.32g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.79mg | 5.037mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.62g | 1.2g | 4% |
| Calories | 167kcal | 242kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.087mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 423mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 246mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 62mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.458mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.273mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.347mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.457mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.697mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.324mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.399mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.179mg | 1.067mg | 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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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caribou meat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.