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

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How are caribou meat and turkey meat different?

  • Caribou meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, and vitamin B1; however, turkey meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caribou meat is 234% higher.
  • Caribou meat contains 6 times more iron than turkey meat. While caribou meat contains 6.17mg of iron, turkey meat contains only 1.09mg.

Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Turkey, whole, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties used 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.7%
Contains more IronIron +466.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +521.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~223mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +551%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more OtherOther +604.2%
Contains more FatsFats +67.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~28.55g
~equal in Water ~63.52g

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +241.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 1.02µg 234%
Iron 6.17mg 1.09mg 64%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.281mg 48%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.948mg 35%
Selenium 13.6µg 29.8µg 29%
Zinc 5.26mg 2.48mg 25%
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 9.573mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.616mg 23%
Copper 0.263mg 0.093mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.045mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 2.119g 10%
Choline 122.6mg 87.4mg 6%
Fats 4.42g 7.39g 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.33g 2.647g 3%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.014mg 3%
Potassium 310mg 239mg 2%
Sodium 60mg 103mg 2%
Protein 29.77g 28.55g 2%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Saturated fat 1.7g 2.155g 2%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Calories 167kcal 189kcal 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Phosphorus 233mg 223mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 14mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 30mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.06g N/A
Cholesterol 109mg 109mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.273mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.347mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 2.457mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.697mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 1.399mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 1.179mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (109 mg)
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 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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.