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Caribou meat vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between caribou meat and turkey bacon?

  • Caribou meat is richer than turkey bacon in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 227% more.
  • Caribou meat has 8 times more vitamin B1 than turkey bacon. While caribou meat has 0.25mg of vitamin B1, turkey bacon has only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in caribou meat is lower.

We used Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Turkey bacon, unprepared types 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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more IronIron +340.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +286.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~222mg

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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +458%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.8%
Contains more FatsFats +283%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~61.83g
~equal in Other ~3.41g

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
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +367.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +657.9%

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 Turkey bacon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 1.19µg 227%
Iron 6.17mg 1.4mg 60%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.237mg 51%
Sodium 60mg 1069mg 44%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.675mg 40%
Protein 29.77g 15.94g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 4.699g 27%
Zinc 5.26mg 2.54mg 25%
Copper 0.263mg 0.068mg 22%
Choline 122.6mg 22%
Fats 4.42g 16.93g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.03mg 18%
Saturated fat 1.7g 4.52g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.33g 6.223g 12%
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 4.032mg 11%
Cholesterol 109mg 86mg 8%
Calcium 22mg 80mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.244mg 6%
Selenium 13.6µg 15.8µg 4%
Calories 167kcal 226kcal 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.019mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 16mg 3%
Phosphorus 233mg 222mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Potassium 310mg 349mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
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 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Turkey bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.82g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.