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Luncheon meat vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Luncheon meat and Game different?

  • Luncheon meat is richer in Selenium, while Game is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Game covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 225% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Luncheon meat contains 16 times more Sodium than Game. Luncheon meat contains 820mg of Sodium, while Game contains 51mg.

USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Game meat, deer, raw types were 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.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
2
:
7
Game
Game
Contains more Selenium +294.8%
Contains more Iron +250.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +743.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.8%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Potassium - 318
Equal in Zinc - 2.09
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Game
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Selenium +294.8%
Contains more Iron +250.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +743.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.8%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Potassium - 318
Equal in Zinc - 2.09

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
Game
Game
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +585.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Game
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 E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +585.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
3
:
2
Game
Game
Contains more Fats +427.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +168.6%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Water +11.7%
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
Game
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 +427.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +168.6%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Water +11.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
2
:
1
Game
Game
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +748.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Game
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +748.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%

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 Game
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 Game Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Protein 17.5g 22.96g Game
Fats 12.77g 2.42g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Calories 189kcal 120kcal Luncheon meat
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Iron 0.97mg 3.4mg Game
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Game
Phosphorus 170mg 202mg Game
Potassium 300mg 318mg Game
Sodium 820mg 51mg Game
Zinc 2.15mg 2.09mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.253mg Game
Manganese 0.037mg 0.041mg Game
Selenium 38.3µg 9.7µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.2mg Game
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.22mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 6.37mg Game
Vitamin B5 0.613mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.37mg Game
Folate 0µg 4µg Game
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Game
Threonine 1.08mg Game
Isoleucine 0.908mg Game
Leucine 1.951mg Game
Lysine 2.006mg Game
Methionine 0.566mg Game
Phenylalanine 0.937mg Game
Valine 1.073mg Game
Histidine 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 78mg 85mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 0.95g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 0.67g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 0.47g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Game
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
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.994g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Game
Game is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Game
Game 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?
?
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. 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.