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Game vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Game and Pork?

  • Game is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Pork is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Game's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 234% higher.
  • Game has 4 times more Iron than Pork. Game has 3.4mg of Iron, while Pork has 0.87mg.
  • Game contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, deer, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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.
Game
4
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6
Pork
Contains more Iron +290.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Contains more Copper +246.6%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.8%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Selenium +367%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Iron +290.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Contains more Copper +246.6%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.8%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Contains more Selenium +367%

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.
Game
4
:
8
Pork
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +801.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +801.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
2
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2
Pork
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +475.2%
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Water +27.1%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +475.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
1
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2
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +823.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.3%
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +823.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Game Pork
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Pork Opinion
Protein 22.96g 27.32g Pork
Fats 2.42g 13.92g Pork
Calories 120kcal 242kcal Pork
Calcium 5mg 19mg Pork
Iron 3.4mg 0.87mg Game
Magnesium 23mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 202mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 318mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 51mg 62mg Game
Zinc 2.09mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.253mg 0.073mg Game
Manganese 0.041mg 0.009mg Game
Selenium 9.7µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.48mg 0.321mg Game
Vitamin B3 6.37mg 5.037mg Game
Vitamin B5 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 4µg 5µg Pork
Vitamin B12 6.31µg 0.7µg Game
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Game
Tryptophan 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.08mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.908mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 1.951mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.006mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.566mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.073mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.135mg 1.067mg Game
Cholesterol 85mg 80mg Pork
Saturated Fat 0.95g 5.23g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 0.67g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.47g 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Game Pork
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
97%
Game
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Game
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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)

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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/nutrients
  2. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.