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Grouse vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between grouse and caribou meat?

  • Grouse is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3, yet caribou meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 156% higher.
  • Grouse has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than caribou meat. Grouse has 1.275mg of Vitamin B6, while caribou meat has 0.32mg.
  • Grouse contains less cholesterol.

We used Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw 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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more IronIron +963.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +353.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +931.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +443.8%
~equal in Potassium ~310mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~233mg

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.
Grouse
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +495.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +129%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 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 WaterWater +16.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.8%
Contains more FatsFats +402.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1252%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3066.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +369.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Caribou meat Opinion
Calories 112kcal 167kcal Caribou meat
Protein 25.94g 29.77g Caribou meat
Fats 0.88g 4.42g Caribou meat
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 40mg 109mg Grouse
Magnesium 32mg 27mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 22mg Caribou meat
Potassium 311mg 310mg Grouse
Iron 0.58mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.058mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Zinc 0.51mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 229mg 233mg Caribou meat
Sodium 50mg 60mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Grouse
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.4mg Grouse
Manganese 0.016mg 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 13.6µg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 5.79mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.32mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg Caribou meat
Folate 5µg Caribou meat
Choline 122.6mg Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 0.13g 1.7g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 1.33g Caribou meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.62g Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.347mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg Caribou meat
Histidine 1.179mg Caribou meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.03g Caribou meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grouse Caribou meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
74%
Grouse
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.