Beef tenderloin vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beef tenderloin and deer meat?
- Beef tenderloin is richer in selenium, while deer meat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Deer meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 48% higher.
- Deer meat has 9 times less saturated fat than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 9.72g of saturated fat, while deer meat has 1.142g.
We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +192.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +242.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +145.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
29.9 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.2 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +946.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +469.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.9% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.127 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1753.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +687.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.3% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 3.62µg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 1.142g | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 8.78mg | 36% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 2.35g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.614mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 0.554g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.563mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 11µg | 22% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.254mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.26mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 4.25mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 299mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.856mg | 12% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 29.9g | 12% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 149kcal | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 0.127g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 331mg | 434mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 3.99mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.266mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 2.28mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 2.434mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 1.455mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
44%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.578g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (57 mg)
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 ($)