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Luncheon meat vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Luncheon meat and Deer meat

  • Luncheon meat has more Selenium, while Deer meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Deer meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 112% higher.
  • Deer meat contains 14 times less Sodium than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat contains 820mg of Sodium, while Deer meat contains 57mg.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
2
:
7
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +248.2%
Contains more Iron +338.1%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +85.6%
Contains more Copper +746.7%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Deer meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 160% 24% 129% 39% 8% 109% 85% 3% 60%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +248.2%
Contains more Iron +338.1%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +85.6%
Contains more Copper +746.7%
Equal in Calcium - 5

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.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
1
:
8
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Vitamin E +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293.5%
Luncheon 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% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
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 Vitamin E +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
3
:
2
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Fats +443.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +412.7%
Contains more Protein +70.9%
Equal in Water - 67.2
Luncheon meat
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 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 +443.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +412.7%
Contains more Protein +70.9%
Equal in Water - 67.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
2
:
1
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +926.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1132.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 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 +926.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1132.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Deer meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Protein 17.5g 29.9g Deer meat
Fats 12.77g 2.35g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Calories 189kcal 149kcal Luncheon meat
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Iron 0.97mg 4.25mg Deer meat
Magnesium 18mg 33mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 170mg 299mg Deer meat
Potassium 300mg 434mg Deer meat
Sodium 820mg 57mg Deer meat
Zinc 2.15mg 3.99mg Deer meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.254mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.037mg 0.022mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 11µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.62mg Deer meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.26mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.563mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 8.78mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.856mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.614mg Deer meat
Folate 0µg 9µg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 3.62µg Deer meat
Tryptophan 0.266mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg Deer meat
Cholesterol 78mg 88mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 1.142g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 0.554g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 0.127g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g 0g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Deer meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Luncheon meat
85%
Deer meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
61%
Deer meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.802g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.