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Corned beef vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corned beef and Deer meat

  • Corned beef is richer in Selenium, yet Deer meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Deer meat is 83% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 17 times more Sodium than Deer meat. Corned beef contains 973mg of Sodium, while Deer meat contains 57mg.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199.3%
Contains more IronIron +128.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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% 3.2% 3% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +231.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +122.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more FatsFats +707.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +370.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.6%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
63% 30% 7%
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 +1564.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +427.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Deer meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Deer meat Opinion
Calories 251kcal 149kcal Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 29.9g Deer meat
Fats 18.98g 2.35g Corned beef
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 88mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 33mg Deer meat
Calcium 8mg 5mg Corned beef
Potassium 145mg 434mg Deer meat
Iron 1.86mg 4.25mg Deer meat
Copper 0.154mg 0.254mg Deer meat
Zinc 4.58mg 3.99mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 299mg Deer meat
Sodium 973mg 57mg Deer meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.62mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 32.8µg 11µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.26mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.563mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 8.78mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.856mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.614mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 3.62µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 9µg Deer meat
Choline 69.2mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 1.142g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 0.554g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.127g Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.266mg Deer meat
Threonine 0.726mg 1.133mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.287mg Deer meat
Leucine 1.445mg 2.28mg Deer meat
Lysine 1.536mg 2.434mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.473mg 0.7mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 1.133mg Deer meat
Valine 0.901mg 1.455mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.58mg 0.895mg Deer meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Deer meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
34%
Corned beef
79%
Deer meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
61%
Deer meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 916mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.198g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.