Bear meat vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bear meat and lamb different?
- Bear meat is higher in iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and choline; however, lamb is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for iron for bear meat is 111% higher.
- Bear meat contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than lamb. While bear meat contains 0.82mg of vitamin B2, lamb contains only 0.25mg.
- Bear meat has less saturated fat.
Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +470.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +135.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +228% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +155.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 10.73mg | 1.88mg | 111% |
| Zinc | 10.27mg | 4.46mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.82mg | 0.25mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 11.2µg | 26.4µg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 3.54g | 8.83g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.35mg | 6.66mg | 21% |
| Protein | 32.42g | 24.52g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 13% | |
| Fats | 13.39g | 20.94g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.13mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.66g | 8.82g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.4g | 1.51g | 6% |
| Choline | 122.3mg | 93.7mg | 5% |
| Folate | 6µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 188mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.47µg | 2.55µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.119mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 4.6µg | 2% |
| Calories | 259kcal | 294kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 310mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 97mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 72mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.037g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bear meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bear meat 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 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.