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Ground turkey vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground turkey and Game

  • Ground turkey has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Game is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Game covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 207% more than Ground turkey.
  • Game has 3 times less Selenium than Ground turkey. Ground turkey has 31.1µg of Selenium, while Game has 9.7µg.
  • Game contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ground turkey, cooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +220.6%
Contains more Iron +123.7%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Equal in Potassium - 318
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +220.6%
Contains more Iron +123.7%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Equal in Potassium - 318

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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Game
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +370.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +370.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Fats +329.8%
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Other +556.3%
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
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 +19.2%
Contains more Fats +329.8%
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Other +556.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +520.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +520.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Game Opinion
Protein 27.37g 22.96g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 2.42g Ground turkey
Calories 203kcal 120kcal Ground turkey
Calcium 28mg 5mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 3.4mg Game
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 202mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 318mg Game
Sodium 78mg 51mg Game
Zinc 3.11mg 2.09mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.253mg Game
Manganese 0.011mg 0.041mg Game
Selenium 31.1µg 9.7µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU 0IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.2mg Game
Vitamin D 8IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.22mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 6.37mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.37mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 4µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Game
Tryptophan 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg 1.08mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.908mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg 1.951mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg 2.006mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg 0.566mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.937mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg 1.073mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 93mg 85mg Game
Trans Fat 0.134g Game
Saturated Fat 2.669g 0.95g Game
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 0.67g Ground turkey
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.47g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey 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
53%
Ground turkey
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game
Game is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.719g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.