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Turkey ham vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey ham and Caribou meat

  • Turkey ham has more Selenium, and Phosphorus, while Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Caribou meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 243% more than Turkey ham.
  • Turkey ham contains 15 times more Sodium than Caribou meat. While Turkey ham contains 909mg of Sodium, Caribou meat contains only 60mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.5%
Contains more IronIron +517%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%

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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +730%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.25mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.6%
Contains more FatsFats +10.5%
~equal in Other ~3.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 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 -29.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~1.33g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Caribou meat Opinion
Calories 118kcal 167kcal Caribou meat
Protein 16.3g 29.77g Caribou meat
Fats 4g 4.42g Caribou meat
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 109mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Caribou meat
Calcium 7mg 22mg Caribou meat
Potassium 253mg 310mg Caribou meat
Iron 1mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Sugar 1.2g 0g Caribou meat
Copper 0.263mg Caribou meat
Zinc 2.1mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 289mg 233mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 60mg Caribou meat
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.4mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 38.2µg 13.6µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 5.79mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B5 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.32mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg Caribou meat
Folate 5µg Caribou meat
Choline 122.6mg Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 1.2g 1.7g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 1.33g Turkey ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.62g Turkey ham
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 - 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
Turkey ham Caribou meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
24%
Turkey ham
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 849mg)
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 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. 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.