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Deer meat vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between deer meat and beef Liver

  • Deer meat has less vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6 than beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 2790% more than deer meat.
  • Deer meat has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +5523.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1518.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.2%

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 6.3% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +730.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1849.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2711.1%

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
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +123.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +212.7%
~equal in Protein ~29.08g

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
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +773.2%

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 Beef Liver
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Beef Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 70.58µg 2790%
Copper 0.254mg 14.283mg 1559%
Vitamin A 0µg 9442µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 3.425mg 220%
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 7.11mg 125%
Cholesterol 88mg 396mg 103%
Choline 426mg 77%
Folate 9µg 253µg 61%
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 17.525mg 55%
Selenium 11µg 36.1µg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 1.017mg 31%
Iron 4.25mg 6.54mg 29%
Phosphorus 299mg 497mg 28%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.356mg 15%
Zinc 3.99mg 5.3mg 12%
Saturated fat 1.142g 2.947g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 1.109g 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.194mg 6%
Fats 2.35g 5.26g 4%
Magnesium 33mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Calories 149kcal 191kcal 2%
Protein 29.9g 29.08g 2%
Potassium 434mg 352mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.13g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.51mg 1%
Sodium 57mg 79mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.554g 1.124g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.13g N/A
Calcium 5mg 6mg 0%
Trans fat 0.365g N/A
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.368mg 0%
Threonine 1.133mg 1.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.352mg 0%
Leucine 2.28mg 2.67mg 0%
Lysine 2.434mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.7mg 0.759mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 1.515mg 0%
Valine 1.455mg 1.761mg 0%
Histidine 0.895mg 0.879mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Beef Liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1097%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 308mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.