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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.49 g
Fats:
2.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.51 g
Other:
0.43 g
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
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~62.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.9mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 13.6µg | 43% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 6.17mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 2.68mg | 27% |
| Choline | 122.6mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.32mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 6.64µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.263mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 109mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 5.79mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 5.26mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 251mg | 233mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.57g | 4.42g | 3% |
| Protein | 28.49g | 29.77g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.087mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 1.7g | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 310mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 1.33g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 0.62g | 1% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 167kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.458mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.25mg | 1.273mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.315mg | 2.457mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.516mg | 2.697mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 1.324mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.407mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 1.179mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
118%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.