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Caribou meat vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caribou meat and short ribs

  • Caribou meat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while short ribs have more selenium.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 167% higher.
  • Short ribs contain 11 times less vitamin B5 than caribou meat. Caribou meat contains 2.68mg of vitamin B5, while short ribs contain 0.252mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in caribou meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.4%
Contains more IronIron +167.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +165.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +569.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.9%
~equal in Zinc ~4.88mg

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% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +963.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38%
Contains more WaterWater +74.8%
Contains more OtherOther +363%
Contains more FatsFats +849.8%
~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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1319.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.8%

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 Short ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 2.62µg 168%
Saturated fat 1.7g 17.8g 73%
Fats 4.42g 41.98g 58%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.15mg 58%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.252mg 49%
Iron 6.17mg 2.31mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 1.33g 18.88g 44%
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 2.452mg 21%
Copper 0.263mg 0.099mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.05mg 17%
Protein 29.77g 21.57g 16%
Calories 167kcal 471kcal 15%
Selenium 13.6µg 20.8µg 13%
Phosphorus 233mg 162mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.22mg 8%
Choline 122.6mg 82.2mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 1.53g 6%
Cholesterol 109mg 94mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Zinc 5.26mg 4.88mg 3%
Potassium 310mg 224mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 15mg 3%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.013mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.29mg 1%
Sodium 60mg 50mg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 1.273mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.347mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 2.457mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 2.697mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.399mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 1.179mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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)

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.