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Ostrich vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ostrich and Caribou meat different?

  • Ostrich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Caribou meat is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Caribou meat is 47% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 3 times more Selenium than Caribou meat. While Ostrich contains 37.5µg of Selenium, Caribou meat contains only 13.6µg.
  • Ostrich has less Cholesterol.

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Game meat, caribou, 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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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 +16.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +175.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +121.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +73%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.26mg
~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.
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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~6.64µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 +72%
Contains more OtherOther +686%
~equal in Protein ~29.77g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 -41.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich Caribou meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ostrich Caribou meat Opinion
Calories 145kcal 167kcal Caribou meat
Protein 28.49g 29.77g Caribou meat
Fats 2.57g 4.42g Caribou meat
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 85mg 109mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 27mg Caribou meat
Calcium 6mg 22mg Caribou meat
Potassium 362mg 310mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.152mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Zinc 4.85mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 251mg 233mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 60mg Caribou meat
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.4mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 37.5µg 13.6µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 5.79mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.32mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg Caribou meat
Folate 15µg 5µg Ostrich
Choline 122.6mg Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 1g 1.7g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 1.33g Caribou meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.62g Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.25mg 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.347mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.516mg 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.796mg 0.665mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.407mg 1.399mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 1.179mg Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Caribou meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich 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
97%
Ostrich
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.