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

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Summary of differences between caribou meat and pork loin

  • Caribou meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, and copper, while pork loin has more vitamin B1 and selenium.
  • Caribou meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 255% more than pork loin.
  • Caribou meat contains 8 times more iron than pork loin. While caribou meat contains 6.17mg of iron, pork loin contains only 0.79mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pork loin is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, 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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +681%
Contains more CopperCopper +369.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +690.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.1%

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.
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% 0.67% 4.2% 7.5% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1152.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.5%

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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.8%
Contains more OtherOther +344.7%
Contains more FatsFats +184.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~66.92g

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% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +321.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.1%

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 loin
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 loin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 0.53µg 255%
Iron 6.17mg 0.79mg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.901mg 54%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.248mg 50%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.723mg 39%
Selenium 13.6µg 33.2µg 36%
Zinc 5.26mg 1.74mg 32%
Copper 0.263mg 0.056mg 23%
Protein 29.77g 19.74g 20%
Cholesterol 109mg 63mg 15%
Fats 4.42g 12.58g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.472mg 12%
Saturated fat 1.7g 4.36g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.33g 5.61g 11%
Choline 122.6mg 69.7mg 10%
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 4.58mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 1.34g 5%
Phosphorus 233mg 197mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.011mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.6mg 3%
Calories 167kcal 198kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Folate 5µg 1µg 1%
Potassium 310mg 356mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 18mg 0%
Sodium 60mg 50mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.244mg 0%
Threonine 1.273mg 0.891mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.347mg 0.91mg 0%
Leucine 2.457mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 2.697mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0.514mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 1.399mg 1.064mg 0%
Histidine 1.179mg 0.77mg 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 loin
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
49%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.66g)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.