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Deer meat vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Deer meat and Ground chicken

  • Deer meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Ground chicken is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Deer meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 130% more than Ground chicken.
  • Ground chicken has 5 times less Iron than Deer meat. Deer meat has 4.25mg of Iron, while Ground chicken has 0.93mg.
  • Deer meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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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3
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
Contains more Iron +357%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Zinc +107.8%
Contains more Copper +309.7%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +56%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Deer meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 160% 24% 129% 39% 8% 109% 85% 3% 60%
Ground chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Contains more Iron +357%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Zinc +107.8%
Contains more Copper +309.7%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +56%
Contains more Selenium +30%

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
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
Contains more Vitamin E +59%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +609.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55%
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%
Ground chicken
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +59%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +609.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Deer meat
Deer meat
2
:
2
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Fats +364.7%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Water - 64.92
Deer meat
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Ground chicken
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Fats +364.7%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Water - 64.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Deer meat
Deer meat
1
:
2
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +780.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1537.8%
Deer meat
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.127 g
Ground chicken
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +780.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1537.8%

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 Ground chicken
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 Deer meat Ground chicken Opinion
Protein 29.9g 23.28g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 10.92g Ground chicken
Calories 149kcal 189kcal Ground chicken
Calcium 5mg 8mg Ground chicken
Iron 4.25mg 0.93mg Deer meat
Magnesium 33mg 28mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 234mg Deer meat
Potassium 434mg 677mg Ground chicken
Sodium 57mg 75mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 1.92mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.062mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.016mg Deer meat
Selenium 11µg 14.3µg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.39mg Deer meat
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.121mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.302mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 7.107mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.538mg Deer meat
Folate 9µg 2µg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 0.51µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.196mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg 0.97mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.06mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 1.816mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 2.014mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.596mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.912mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 1.102mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.706mg Deer meat
Cholesterol 88mg 107mg Deer meat
Trans Fat 0.087g Deer meat
Saturated Fat 1.142g 3.11g Deer meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 4.879g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 2.08g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Ground chicken
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
43%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.968g)
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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/nutrients
  2. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.