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Bear meat vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bear meat and Ground beef

  • Bear meat has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Choline, and Copper, however, Ground beef has more Selenium.
  • Bear meat's daily need coverage for Iron is 106% more.
  • Bear meat has 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Ground beef. Bear meat has 0.82mg of Vitamin B2, while Ground beef has 0.171mg.
  • Bear meat is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 Iron +372.7%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +75.9%
Contains more Copper +87.3%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Selenium +70.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Sodium - 73
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Iron +372.7%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +75.9%
Contains more Copper +87.3%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Selenium +70.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Sodium - 73

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +379.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +379.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.8%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Other +273.4%
Equal in Water - 58.37
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Protein +35.8%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Other +273.4%
Equal in Water - 58.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.4%
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.4%

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 Ground beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Ground beef Opinion
Protein 32.42g 23.87g Bear meat
Fats 13.39g 15.37g Ground beef
Calories 259kcal 241kcal Bear meat
Calcium 5mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 10.73mg 2.27mg Bear meat
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Bear meat
Phosphorus 170mg 166mg Bear meat
Potassium 263mg 241mg Bear meat
Sodium 71mg 73mg Bear meat
Zinc 10.27mg 5.84mg Bear meat
Copper 0.148mg 0.079mg Bear meat
Manganese 0.009mg Ground beef
Selenium 11.2µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.12mg Bear meat
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.051mg Bear meat
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.171mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 6µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 98mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Bear meat
Saturated Fat 3.54g 6.073g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.66g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 0.408g Bear meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.533g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bear meat
Bear meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.