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Deer meat vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Deer meat and Turkey ham?

  • Deer meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Turkey ham is higher in Selenium.
  • Deer meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 117% more.
  • Deer meat has 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey ham. While Deer meat has 0.614mg of Vitamin B6, Turkey ham has only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey ham is lower.

We used Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen types 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 Iron +325%
Contains more Magnesium +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Selenium +247.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 289
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 160% 24% 129% 39% 8% 109% 85% 3% 60%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Iron +325%
Contains more Magnesium +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Selenium +247.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 289

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 B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +923.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +923.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.4%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +463.6%
Equal in Water - 73.5
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +83.4%
Contains more Fats +70.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +463.6%
Equal in Water - 73.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +587.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.2
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.127 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +587.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.2

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 Turkey ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Protein 29.9g 16.3g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 4g Turkey ham
Carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Calories 149kcal 118kcal Deer meat
Sugar 0g 1.2g Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 7mg Turkey ham
Iron 4.25mg 1mg Deer meat
Magnesium 33mg 16mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 289mg Deer meat
Potassium 434mg 253mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 909mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 2.1mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg Deer meat
Selenium 11µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 0IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.62mg Deer meat
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.23mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.27mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 4.12mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.06mg Deer meat
Folate 9µg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 0.8µg Deer 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 88mg 64mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.142g 1.2g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 1.337g Turkey ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 0.873g Turkey ham
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Turkey ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 852mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
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 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

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.