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Caribou meat vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between caribou meat and roast beef?

  • Roast beef has less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, vitamin B1, and choline than caribou meat.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 192% higher.
  • Caribou meat has 6 times more vitamin B1 than roast beef. Caribou meat has 0.25mg of vitamin B1, while roast beef has 0.043mg.
  • Roast beef contains less cholesterol.

We used Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced types in this comparison.

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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% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more IronIron +201%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +480%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~242mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.7µg

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% 1% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +373.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +225.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.581mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.9%
Contains more FatsFats +19.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
~equal in Other ~3.33g

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
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.4%

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 Roast beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Roast beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 2.04µg 192%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.213mg 53%
Iron 6.17mg 2.05mg 52%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.566mg 42%
Sodium 60mg 853mg 34%
Protein 29.77g 18.62g 22%
Copper 0.263mg 0.086mg 20%
Zinc 5.26mg 3.2mg 19%
Cholesterol 109mg 51mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.043mg 17%
Choline 122.6mg 43.9mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.46mg 11%
Potassium 310mg 647mg 10%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.015mg 3%
Calories 167kcal 115kcal 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 0.27g 2%
Saturated fat 1.7g 1.318g 2%
Calcium 22mg 5mg 2%
Selenium 13.6µg 14.7µg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 20mg 2%
Fats 4.42g 3.69g 1%
Phosphorus 233mg 242mg 1%
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 5.581mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.49mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.64g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.64g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 1.33g 1.521g 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 - EPA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Roast beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
46%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.382g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.