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Bear meat vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bear meat and turkey breast different?

  • Bear meat is richer in iron, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and copper, while turkey breast is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Bear meat covers your daily need for iron, 119% more than turkey breast.
  • Bear meat contains 7 times more vitamin B2 than turkey breast. Bear meat contains 0.82mg of vitamin B2, while turkey breast contains 0.115mg.
  • Turkey breast is lower in saturated fat.

Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more IronIron +794.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +554.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Potassium ~275mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~186mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +613%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +488.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.1%
Contains more FatsFats +90.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.8%
Contains more OtherOther +62.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
31% 43% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bear meat Turkey breast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Bear meat Turkey breast DV% diff.
Iron 10.73mg 1.2mg 119%
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 0.42µg 85%
Zinc 10.27mg 1.57mg 79%
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.115mg 54%
Choline 122.3mg 22%
Protein 32.42g 21.89g 21%
Selenium 11.2µg 22.4µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.48mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 5.2mg 12%
Cholesterol 98mg 65mg 11%
Fats 13.39g 7.02g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.66g 2.66g 8%
Copper 0.148mg 0.074mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.54g 1.91g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 1.66g 5%
Calories 259kcal 157kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.058mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Phosphorus 170mg 186mg 2%
Manganese 0.018mg 1%
Sodium 71mg 59mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 13mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 24mg 0%
Potassium 263mg 275mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Folate 6µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0%
Threonine 0.957mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.704mg 0%
Lysine 1.996mg 0%
Methionine 0.616mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0%
Valine 1.141mg 0%
Histidine 0.66mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Turkey breast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
57%
Bear meat
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.63g)
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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/nutrients
  2. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.