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Lamb vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Deer meat different?

  • Lamb is higher in Selenium, however, Deer meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Deer meat is 45% higher.
  • Lamb contains 8 times more Saturated Fat than Deer meat. While Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, Deer meat contains only 1.142g.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled are the varieties used 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.
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
6
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Contains more Iron +126.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +59%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Copper +113.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Deer meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 160% 24% 129% 39% 8% 109% 85% 3% 60%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Contains more Iron +126.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +59%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Copper +113.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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.
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
7
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
2
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Fats +791.1%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Contains more Protein +21.9%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Deer meat
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Fats +791.1%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Contains more Protein +21.9%
Contains more Water +25.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1492.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1089%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Deer meat
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.127 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1492.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1089%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Deer meat Opinion
Protein 24.52g 29.9g Deer meat
Fats 20.94g 2.35g Lamb
Calories 294kcal 149kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 5mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 4.25mg Deer meat
Magnesium 23mg 33mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 188mg 299mg Deer meat
Potassium 310mg 434mg Deer meat
Sodium 72mg 57mg Deer meat
Zinc 4.46mg 3.99mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.254mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 26.4µg 11µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.62mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.26mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.563mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 8.78mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.856mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.614mg Deer meat
Folate 18µg 9µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 3.62µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.266mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 1.133mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.287mg Deer meat
Leucine 1.908mg 2.28mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.166mg 2.434mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.629mg 0.7mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.133mg Deer meat
Valine 1.323mg 1.455mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.777mg 0.895mg Deer meat
Cholesterol 97mg 88mg Deer meat
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.142g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.554g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.127g Lamb
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Deer meat
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
52%
Lamb
85%
Deer meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
61%
Deer meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.688g)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat
Deer meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. 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.