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Deer meat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Deer meat and Italian sausage?

  • Deer meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Copper, while Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Deer meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 97% higher.
  • Italian sausage has 3 times less Copper than Deer meat. Deer meat has 0.254mg of Copper, while Italian sausage has 0.08mg.
  • Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.8%
Contains more IronIron +197.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +148%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +178.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.6%

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
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.4%
Contains more WaterWater +42.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1062.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +294.5%

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
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2988.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2670.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 149kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Protein 29.9g 19.12g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 27.31g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 88mg 57mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 21mg Italian sausage
Potassium 434mg 304mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 1.43mg Deer meat
Sugar 0g 1.86g Deer meat
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.254mg 0.08mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 2.39mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 170mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 743mg Deer meat
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.25mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.022mg Deer meat
Selenium 11µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.233mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 4.165mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.33mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 1.3µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 9µg 5µg Deer meat
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 1.142g 10.195g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 3.518g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.161mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg 0.792mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.731mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 1.343mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 1.522mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.486mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.67mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 0.804mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.577mg Deer meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Italian sausage
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
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat
Deer meat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.