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

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What are the main differences between Deer meat and Beef tenderloin?

  • Deer meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Beef tenderloin is higher in Selenium.
  • Deer meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 48% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Deer meat. Deer meat has 8.78mg of Vitamin B3, while Beef tenderloin has 3mg.
  • Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.1%
Contains more IronIron +36.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.2%
~equal in Zinc ~4.03mg
~equal in Sodium ~57mg

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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +47.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.1%
Contains more WaterWater +38.9%
Contains more FatsFats +946.8%
Contains more OtherOther +469.1%
~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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1753.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +687.4%

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 tenderloin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 149kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 29.9g 23.9g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 88mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 33mg 22mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 9mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 434mg 331mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 3.11mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.123mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 299mg 203mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 57mg
Vitamin E 0.62mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.014mg Deer meat
Selenium 11µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.09mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.26mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 3mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.25mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.25mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 2.46µg Deer meat
Folate 9µg 8µg Deer meat
Choline 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 1.142g 9.72g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 1g Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.133mg 1.044mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.075mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 1.889mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 1.989mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.612mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.933mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 1.163mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.818mg 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
Deer meat Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.578g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (57 mg)
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 ($)

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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.