Chicken thigh vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicken thigh and caribou meat
- Chicken thigh has more selenium and vitamin B3; however, caribou meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Caribou meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 263% more than chicken thigh.
- Caribou meat has 2 times less saturated fat than chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 2.78g of saturated fat, while caribou meat has 1.7g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted.
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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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +322.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +222.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +184.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1912.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
29.77 g
Fats:
4.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.43 g
Other:
3.38 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +133% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +228.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~29.77g
~equal in
Water
~62.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.62 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +187.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +291.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 6.64µg | 263% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 6.17mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.9mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 2.68mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 5.26mg | 22% |
| Choline | 122.6mg | 22% | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.263mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.25mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 13.6µg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.62g | 12% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 4.42g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 5.79mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 1.33g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 233mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.32mg | 5% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 29.77g | 3% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 167kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.087mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 95mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 310mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 109mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.458mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.273mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.457mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.697mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 1.324mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 1.179mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.03g | N/A |
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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
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118%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)