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Caribou meat vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are caribou meat and pork belly different?

  • Caribou meat is higher than pork belly in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Caribou meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 242% more than pork belly.
  • Caribou meat contains 12 times more iron than pork belly. Caribou meat contains 6.17mg of iron, while pork belly contains 0.52mg.
  • Pork belly is lower in cholesterol.

Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, belly, raw types were 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 2.9% 1.5% 16% 20% 17% 28% 46% 4.2% 0.78% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.6%
Contains more IronIron +1086.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +405.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +415.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%

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 1% 1% 7.8% 0% 99% 56% 87% 15% 30% 105% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +946.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +690.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.39mg
~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
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.7%
Contains more WaterWater +69.9%
Contains more OtherOther +271.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1099.3%
~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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1757.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +811.3%

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 Pork belly
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Pork belly DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 0.84µg 242%
Saturated fat 1.7g 19.33g 80%
Fats 4.42g 53.01g 75%
Iron 6.17mg 0.52mg 71%
Monounsaturated fat 1.33g 24.7g 58%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.242mg 51%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.256mg 48%
Protein 29.77g 9.34g 41%
Zinc 5.26mg 1.02mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 5.65g 34%
Copper 0.263mg 0.052mg 23%
Choline 122.6mg 22%
Calories 167kcal 518kcal 18%
Phosphorus 233mg 108mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.13mg 15%
Cholesterol 109mg 72mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.396mg 12%
Selenium 13.6µg 8µg 10%
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 4.647mg 7%
Magnesium 27mg 4mg 5%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.006mg 4%
Potassium 310mg 185mg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 5mg 2%
Sodium 60mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Folate 5µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.39mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0%
Threonine 1.273mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.347mg 0%
Leucine 2.457mg 0%
Lysine 2.697mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 0%
Valine 1.399mg 0%
Histidine 1.179mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Pork belly
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
31%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.63g)
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 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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.