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Bear meat vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bear meat and Deer meat

  • Bear meat is richer in Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Deer meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bear meat is 81% higher.
  • Bear meat contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Deer meat. Bear meat contains 3.54g of Saturated Fat, while Deer meat contains 1.142g.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Bear meat
Bear meat
3
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6
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Iron +152.5%
Contains more Zinc +157.4%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Copper +71.6%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Selenium - 11
Bear meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
Deer meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 160% 24% 129% 39% 8% 109% 85% 3% 60%
Contains more Iron +152.5%
Contains more Zinc +157.4%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Copper +71.6%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Selenium - 11

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.
Bear meat
Bear meat
3
:
7
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.6%
Bear meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 25% 190% 63% 0% 67% 5% 309% 5%
Deer meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 13% 0% 0% 65% 130% 165% 52% 142% 7% 453% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bear meat
Bear meat
3
:
1
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Fats +469.8%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Equal in Protein - 29.9
Bear meat
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Deer meat
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Fats +469.8%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Equal in Protein - 29.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bear meat
Bear meat
2
:
1
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +921.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1789.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%
Bear meat
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g
Deer meat
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.127 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +921.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1789.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bear meat Deer meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Bear meat Deer meat Opinion
Protein 32.42g 29.9g Bear meat
Fats 13.39g 2.35g Bear meat
Calories 259kcal 149kcal Bear meat
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Iron 10.73mg 4.25mg Bear meat
Magnesium 23mg 33mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 170mg 299mg Deer meat
Potassium 263mg 434mg Deer meat
Sodium 71mg 57mg Deer meat
Zinc 10.27mg 3.99mg Bear meat
Copper 0.148mg 0.254mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg Deer meat
Selenium 11.2µg 11µg Bear meat
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.62mg Deer meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.26mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.563mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 8.78mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.614mg Deer meat
Folate 6µg 9µg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 3.62µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Bear meat
Tryptophan 0.266mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg Deer meat
Cholesterol 98mg 88mg Deer meat
Saturated Fat 3.54g 1.142g Deer meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.66g 0.554g Bear meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 0.127g Bear meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Deer meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
56%
Bear meat
85%
Deer meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
61%
Deer meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.398g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat
Deer 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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/nutrients
  2. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.