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Deer meat vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Deer meat and Game

  • Deer meat has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Game has more Vitamin B12.
  • Game's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 112% higher.
  • Game contains 2 times less Zinc than Deer meat. Deer meat contains 3.99mg of Zinc, while Game contains 2.09mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Game meat, deer, raw.

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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.
Deer meat
Deer meat
7
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2
Game
Game
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Copper - 0.253
Deer meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 160% 24% 129% 39% 8% 109% 85% 3% 60%
Game
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Copper - 0.253

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.
Deer meat
Deer meat
7
:
2
Game
Game
Contains more Vitamin E +210%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.3%
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%
Game
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +210%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Deer meat
Deer meat
1
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3
Game
Game
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Other +90.9%
Equal in Fats - 2.42
Equal in Water - 73.57
Deer meat
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Game
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Other +90.9%
Equal in Fats - 2.42
Equal in Water - 73.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Deer meat
Deer meat
0
:
3
Game
Game
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.1%
Deer meat
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.127 g
Game
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Game Opinion
Protein 29.9g 22.96g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 2.42g Game
Calories 149kcal 120kcal Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Iron 4.25mg 3.4mg Deer meat
Magnesium 33mg 23mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 202mg Deer meat
Potassium 434mg 318mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 51mg Game
Zinc 3.99mg 2.09mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.253mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.041mg Game
Selenium 11µg 9.7µg Deer meat
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.2mg Deer meat
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.22mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.48mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 6.37mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.37mg Deer meat
Folate 9µg 4µg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 1.1µg Game
Tryptophan 0.266mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg 1.08mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.908mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 1.951mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 2.006mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.566mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.937mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 1.073mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 88mg 85mg Game
Saturated Fat 1.142g 0.95g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 0.67g Game
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 0.47g Game
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

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is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Game
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
85%
Deer meat
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game
Game is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.192g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/nutrients
  2. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.