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Ground chicken vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground chicken and Caribou meat?

  • Ground chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Caribou meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Copper, Choline, and Vitamin B1.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 255% higher.
  • Ground chicken has 2 times more Potassium than Caribou meat. Ground chicken has 677mg of Potassium, while Caribou meat has 310mg.

We used Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted 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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more IronIron +563.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +324.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +174%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +443.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~233mg
~equal in Selenium ~13.6µg

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 0% 0% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1202%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +147.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.9%
Contains more OtherOther +284.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
47% 36% 17%
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 +266.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground chicken Caribou meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Caribou meat Opinion
Calories 189kcal 167kcal Ground chicken
Protein 23.28g 29.77g Caribou meat
Fats 10.92g 4.42g Ground chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 107mg 109mg Ground chicken
Magnesium 28mg 27mg Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 22mg Caribou meat
Potassium 677mg 310mg Ground chicken
Iron 0.93mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.062mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Zinc 1.92mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 234mg 233mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 60mg Caribou meat
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.4mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.016mg 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 14.3µg 13.6µg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 5.79mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.32mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.4µg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 5µg Caribou meat
Trans Fat 0.087g Caribou meat
Choline 59mg 122.6mg Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 3.11g 1.7g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 1.33g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 0.62g Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 0.97mg 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.347mg Caribou meat
Leucine 1.816mg 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.014mg 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.596mg 0.665mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.102mg 1.399mg Caribou meat
Histidine 0.706mg 1.179mg Caribou meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.03g Caribou meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Caribou meat
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
42%
Ground chicken
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
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)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients
  2. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.