Beef vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef and deer meat
- Beef is richer in selenium and vitamin B12, yet deer meat is richer in vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for beef is 26% higher.
- Beef contains 2 times more saturated fat than deer meat. Beef contains 2.595g of saturated fat, while deer meat contains 1.142g.
Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +160% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +135.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +161.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +251.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +178.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175% |
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Protein
~29.9g
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Carbs
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Water
~67.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +393.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +318.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 11µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 3.62µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 8.78mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.254mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.26mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 4.25mg | 15% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.563mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.856mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 1.142g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 299mg | 6% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 2.35g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 29.9g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 0.554g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.614mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 3.99mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.127g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 434mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 149kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.266mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 2.28mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 2.434mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.455mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | 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
76%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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 - 1.453g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.