Brisket vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between brisket and deer meat
- Brisket has more selenium and zinc; however, deer meat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and copper.
- Deer meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 62% more than brisket.
- Brisket has 6 times more saturated fat than deer meat. While brisket has 7.305g of saturated fat, deer meat has only 1.142g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 | +220% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +146.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +229.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +683.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.4% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1332.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +436.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 3.62µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.563mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 8.78mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 11µg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 1.142g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.614mg | 26% |
| Fats | 18.42g | 2.35g | 25% |
| Zinc | 6.69mg | 3.99mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 4.25mg | 23% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 20% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 0.554g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 299mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.26mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.254mg | 17% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 149kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.856mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 434mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 0.127g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 29.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.266mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 2.28mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.434mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 1.455mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 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 lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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)