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Turkey breast vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey breast and Game

  • Turkey breast has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Game is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Game covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 245% more than Turkey breast.
  • Game contains 2 times less Selenium than Turkey breast. Turkey breast contains 22.4µg of Selenium, while Game contains 9.7µg.
  • Game has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 +160%
Contains more Selenium +130.9%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Zinc +33.1%
Contains more Copper +241.9%
Contains more Manganese +127.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 202
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Selenium +130.9%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Zinc +33.1%
Contains more Copper +241.9%
Contains more Manganese +127.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 202

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 B6 +29.7%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1402.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 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 B6 +29.7%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1402.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +190.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.96
Equal in Water - 73.57
Equal in Other - 1.05
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +190.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.96
Equal in Water - 73.57
Equal in Other - 1.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.3%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Game Opinion
Protein 21.89g 22.96g Game
Fats 7.02g 2.42g Turkey breast
Calories 157kcal 120kcal Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 5mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 3.4mg Game
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 202mg Game
Potassium 275mg 318mg Game
Sodium 59mg 51mg Game
Zinc 1.57mg 2.09mg Game
Copper 0.074mg 0.253mg Game
Manganese 0.018mg 0.041mg Game
Selenium 22.4µg 9.7µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.2mg Game
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.22mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 6.37mg Game
Vitamin B5 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.37mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 1.1µg Game
Tryptophan 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 1.08mg Game
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.908mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.951mg Game
Lysine 1.996mg 2.006mg Game
Methionine 0.616mg 0.566mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.937mg Game
Valine 1.141mg 1.073mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 65mg 85mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 0.95g Game
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 0.67g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 0.47g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey breast 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
29%
Turkey breast
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.96g)
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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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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.