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Deer meat vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between deer meat and fajita

  • Deer meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, copper, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1; however, fajita is richer in selenium.
  • Deer meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 128% more than fajita.
  • Fajita has 8 times less copper than deer meat. Deer meat has 0.254mg of copper, while fajita has 0.03mg.
  • Deer meat contains less sodium.
  • Fajita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fajita is 42, while the glycemic index of deer meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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%
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.8%
Contains more IronIron +329.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +746.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~277mg

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%
Fajita
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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% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +570.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Fajita
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19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.1%
Contains more FatsFats +143.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +423.6%
~equal in Water ~70.6g

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
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +321.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +757.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Fajita DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 0.54µg 128%
Iron 4.25mg 0.99mg 41%
Sodium 57mg 799mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.213mg 27%
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 4.779mg 25%
Copper 0.254mg 0.03mg 25%
Zinc 3.99mg 1.37mg 24%
Protein 29.9g 18.56g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.387mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.1mg 13%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Selenium 11µg 16.7µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 1.089g 6%
Fats 2.35g 5.73g 5%
Potassium 434mg 284mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.554g 2.333g 4%
Magnesium 33mg 22mg 3%
Phosphorus 299mg 277mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.22mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.726mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.142g 1.596g 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.066mg 2%
Folate 9µg 4µg 1%
Calories 149kcal 135kcal 1%
Calcium 5mg 13mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.23g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.23g N/A
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 1.133mg 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 2.28mg 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 2.434mg 1.857mg 0%
Methionine 0.7mg 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.763mg 0%
Valine 1.455mg 0.847mg 0%
Histidine 0.895mg 0.68mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Fajita
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
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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 ($)
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.

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

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.