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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 from 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.
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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
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.
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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
28% 10% 59%
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%
~equal in Protein ~28.18g

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% 42% 27%
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.
Deer meat Chicken thigh
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Chicken thigh Opinion
Calories 149kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Protein 29.9g 28.18g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 10.3g Chicken thigh
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 88mg 102mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 33mg 26mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 434mg 259mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 1.46mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.09mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 2.79mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 199mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 95mg Deer meat
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.62mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.022mg 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 11µg 20.5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.088mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.255mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 7.12mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.38mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 0.33µg Deer meat
Folate 9µg 9µg
Saturated Fat 1.142g 2.78g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 3.82g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.133mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.28mg 2.115mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 2.384mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 1.121mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 1.397mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.874mg Deer meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Chicken thigh
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
79%
Deer meat
34%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.638g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
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.
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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.