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Game vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Game and Pork leg

  • Game has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B3, however, Pork leg has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Game's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 237% more.
  • Game has 4 times more Iron than Pork leg. Game has 3.4mg of Iron, while Pork leg has 0.85mg.
  • Game is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, deer, raw and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, 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.
Game
7
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Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Copper +289.2%
Contains more Manganese +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +203.1%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Potassium - 315
Equal in Sodium - 47
Equal in Zinc - 1.93
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 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Copper +289.2%
Contains more Manganese +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +203.1%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Potassium - 315
Equal in Sodium - 47
Equal in Zinc - 1.93

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +901.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.401
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% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +901.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234.5%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.401

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
2
:
Contains more Protein +31.7%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Fats +679.8%
Contains more Other +17.1%
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +31.7%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Fats +679.8%
Contains more Other +17.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.7%
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Pork leg Opinion
Protein 22.96g 17.43g Game
Fats 2.42g 18.87g Pork leg
Calories 120kcal 245kcal Pork leg
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Iron 3.4mg 0.85mg Game
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Game
Phosphorus 202mg 199mg Game
Potassium 318mg 315mg Game
Sodium 51mg 47mg Pork leg
Zinc 2.09mg 1.93mg Game
Copper 0.253mg 0.065mg Game
Manganese 0.041mg 0.023mg Game
Selenium 9.7µg 29.4µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.2mg Game
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.48mg 0.2mg Game
Vitamin B3 6.37mg 4.574mg Game
Vitamin B5 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.401mg Pork leg
Folate 4µg 7µg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 6.31µg 0.63µg Game
Vitamin K 1.1µg Game
Tryptophan 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 1.08mg 0.776mg Game
Isoleucine 0.908mg 0.787mg Game
Leucine 1.951mg 1.376mg Game
Lysine 2.006mg 1.55mg Game
Methionine 0.566mg 0.444mg Game
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 0.689mg Game
Valine 1.073mg 0.931mg Game
Histidine 1.135mg 0.659mg Game
Cholesterol 85mg 73mg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 0.95g 6.54g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 0.67g 8.38g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.47g 2.01g Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Game Pork leg
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
46%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Game
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.59g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Game
Game is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/nutrients
  2. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.