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Deer meat vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between deer meat and bear meat

  • Deer meat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and copper, yet bear meat is richer in iron, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for bear meat is 81% higher.
  • Deer meat contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than bear meat. Deer meat contains 8.78mg of vitamin B3, while bear meat contains 3.35mg.
  • Deer meat contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered.

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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 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +152.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.4%
~equal in Calcium ~5mg
~equal in Selenium ~11.2µg

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% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.5%
Contains more FatsFats +469.8%
Contains more OtherOther +16.4%
~equal in Protein ~32.42g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 30% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.142 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.127 g
31% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +921.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1789.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Bear meat DV% diff.
Iron 4.25mg 10.73mg 81%
Zinc 3.99mg 10.27mg 57%
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 2.47µg 48%
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 3.35mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.29mg 25%
Choline 122.3mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.82mg 20%
Phosphorus 299mg 170mg 18%
Fats 2.35g 13.39g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 2.4g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.1mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.554g 5.66g 13%
Copper 0.254mg 0.148mg 12%
Saturated fat 1.142g 3.54g 11%
Calories 149kcal 259kcal 6%
Protein 29.9g 32.42g 5%
Potassium 434mg 263mg 5%
Cholesterol 88mg 98mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Magnesium 33mg 23mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.49mg 1%
Sodium 57mg 71mg 1%
Folate 9µg 6µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 5mg 0%
Selenium 11µg 11.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0%
Threonine 1.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 2.28mg 0%
Lysine 2.434mg 0%
Methionine 0.7mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0%
Valine 1.455mg 0%
Histidine 0.895mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.037g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.034g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Bear meat
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
79%
Deer meat
57%
Bear meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
92%
Bear 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 - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.398g)
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.
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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/nutrients
  2. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.