Deer meat vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between deer meat and ground beef
- Deer meat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, ground beef has more zinc.
- Deer meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 47% more.
- Deer meat has 5 times more vitamin B1 than ground beef. Deer meat has 0.26mg of vitamin B1, while ground beef has 0.051mg.
- Deer meat is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.6% |
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 | +416.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +409.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +229.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +554% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +334.5% |
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Carbs
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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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1221.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +221.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.62µg | 2.49µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.563mg | 0.171mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.78mg | 4.026mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4.25mg | 2.27mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.614mg | 0.311mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 1.142g | 6.073g | 22% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 15.37g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.079mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 166mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.554g | 7.322g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.051mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 3.99mg | 5.84mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 11µg | 19.1µg | 15% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Protein | 29.9g | 23.87g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 0.512mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 241mg | 6% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 241kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.127g | 0.408g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.133mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.28mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.434mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.133mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.455mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.895mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.008g | N/A |
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| 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.