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Deer meat vs. Grouse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between deer meat and grouse

  • Deer meat has more iron, zinc, vitamin B1,2, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, grouse is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Grouse covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 51% more than deer meat.
  • Grouse has 8 times less Zinc than deer meat. Deer meat has 3.99mg of Zinc, while grouse has 0.51mg.
  • Grouse contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw.

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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%
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.5%
Contains more IronIron +632.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +337.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +682.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~equal in Calcium ~5mg

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%
Grouse
Grouse
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +519%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.3%
Contains more FatsFats +167%
Contains more OtherOther +120%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~72.93g

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
Grouse
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1219%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.132g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Grouse Opinion
Calories 149kcal 112kcal Deer meat
Protein 29.9g 25.94g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 0.88g Deer meat
Cholesterol 88mg 40mg Grouse
Magnesium 33mg 32mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Potassium 434mg 311mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 0.58mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.058mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 0.51mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 229mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 50mg Grouse
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Grouse
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.73mg Grouse
Manganese 0.022mg 0.016mg Deer meat
Selenium 11µg Deer meat
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.042mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.28mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 11.6mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 0.856mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 1.275mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 2.9µg Deer meat
Folate 9µg Deer meat
Saturated Fat 1.142g 0.13g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 0.042g Deer meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 0.132g Grouse
Tryptophan 0.266mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg Deer meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Grouse
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Deer meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Grouse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
74%
Grouse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
21%
Grouse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.