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Lamb vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lamb and Game?

  • Lamb is richer in Selenium, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Game is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Game's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 157% higher.
  • Lamb has 13 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Game. Lamb has 8.82g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Game has 0.67g.
  • Game contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Game meat, deer, raw 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.
Lamb
3
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6
Game
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Zinc +113.4%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Contains more Iron +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Copper +112.6%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 202
Equal in Potassium - 318
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Zinc +113.4%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Contains more Iron +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Copper +112.6%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 202
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.
Lamb
5
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5
Game
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.37
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%
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 Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
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2
Game
Contains more Fats +765.3%
Contains more Water +37%
Contains more Other +28%
Equal in Protein - 22.96
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 Fats +765.3%
Contains more Water +37%
Contains more Other +28%
Equal in Protein - 22.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
:
1
Game
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1216.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1216.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Game Opinion
Protein 24.52g 22.96g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 2.42g Lamb
Calories 294kcal 120kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 5mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 3.4mg Game
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 188mg 202mg Game
Potassium 310mg 318mg Game
Sodium 72mg 51mg Game
Zinc 4.46mg 2.09mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.253mg Game
Manganese 0.022mg 0.041mg Game
Selenium 26.4µg 9.7µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.2mg Game
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.22mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 6.37mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.37mg Game
Folate 18µg 4µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.1µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 1.08mg Game
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.908mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.951mg Game
Lysine 2.166mg 2.006mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.566mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.937mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.073mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 97mg 85mg Game
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.95g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.67g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.47g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game
Game is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.