Turkey meat vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turkey meat and Caribou meat different?
- Turkey meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Caribou meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Caribou meat is 234% higher.
- Turkey meat contains 2 times more Selenium than Caribou meat. While Turkey meat contains 29.8µg of Selenium, Caribou meat contains only 13.6µg.
Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 SeleniumSelenium | +119.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +466.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +521.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +220.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +551% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
29.77 g
Fats:
4.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.43 g
Other:
3.38 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +604.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~29.77g
~equal in
Water
~62.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
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 | +99% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +241.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -21.1% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 189kcal | 167kcal |
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| Protein | 28.55g | 29.77g |
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| Fats | 7.39g | 4.42g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 109mg | |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 239mg | 310mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 6.17mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.263mg |
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| Zinc | 2.48mg | 5.26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 223mg | 233mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.087mg |
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 13.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 5.79mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 2.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 6.64µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g |
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| Choline | 87.4mg | 122.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 1.7g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 1.33g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.62g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.458mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.273mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.347mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg | 2.457mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.697mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.665mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 1.324mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.399mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg | 1.179mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.06g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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118%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caribou meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (109 mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
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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.