Deer meat vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between deer meat and chicken thigh
- Deer meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B3, yet chicken thigh is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for deer meat is 137% higher.
- Deer meat contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than chicken thigh. Deer meat contains 0.26mg of vitamin B1, while chicken thigh contains 0.088mg.
Food types used in this article are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +191.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +195.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +997% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.9 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.2 g
Other:
0.55 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +338.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.3% |
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Protein
~28.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.127 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +589.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1813.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.62µg | 0.33µg | 137% |
| Iron | 4.25mg | 1.46mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.563mg | 0.255mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.09mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.614mg | 0.38mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 11µg | 20.5µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.127g | 2.43g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 199mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.088mg | 14% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 10.3g | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.99mg | 2.79mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.78mg | 7.12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 1.285mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.554g | 3.82g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.142g | 2.78g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 102mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 259mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 29.9g | 28.18g | 3% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 218kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 5mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.133mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.28mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.434mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.133mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.455mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.895mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.638g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.