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

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Differences between caribou meat and pork leg

  • Caribou meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, and copper, while pork leg has more vitamin B1 and selenium.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 250% higher.
  • Pork leg contains 7 times less iron than caribou meat. Caribou meat contains 6.17mg of iron, while pork leg contains 0.85mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pork leg is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more IronIron +625.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.2%
~equal in Potassium ~315mg

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 2.3% 0% 0% 7.5% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +954%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~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
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.8%
Contains more OtherOther +174.8%
Contains more FatsFats +326.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.47g

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% 49% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +530.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.2%

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 Pork leg
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 Pork leg DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 0.63µg 250%
Iron 6.17mg 0.85mg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.2mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.736mg 41%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.685mg 40%
Zinc 5.26mg 1.93mg 30%
Selenium 13.6µg 29.4µg 29%
Protein 29.77g 17.43g 25%
Choline 122.6mg 22%
Saturated fat 1.7g 6.54g 22%
Copper 0.263mg 0.065mg 22%
Fats 4.42g 18.87g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.33g 8.38g 18%
Cholesterol 109mg 73mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 2.01g 9%
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 4.574mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.401mg 6%
Phosphorus 233mg 199mg 5%
Calories 167kcal 245kcal 4%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.023mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 5mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 20mg 2%
Sodium 60mg 47mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Potassium 310mg 315mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 1.273mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.347mg 0.787mg 0%
Leucine 2.457mg 1.376mg 0%
Lysine 2.697mg 1.55mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0.444mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 0.689mg 0%
Valine 1.399mg 0.931mg 0%
Histidine 1.179mg 0.659mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Pork leg
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
42%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.84g)
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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.