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Deer meat vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Deer meat and Lamb different?

  • Deer meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Lamb is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Deer meat is 45% higher.
  • Deer meat contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb. While Deer meat contains 0.614mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb contains only 0.13mg.
  • Deer meat has less Saturated Fat.

Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Lamb
Lamb
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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% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40%
Contains more IronIron +126.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140%
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +372.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
Lamb
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.9%
Contains more WaterWater +25.1%
Contains more FatsFats +791.1%
Contains more OtherOther +49.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
Lamb
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1492.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1089%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Lamb Opinion
Calories 149kcal 294kcal Lamb
Protein 29.9g 24.52g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 20.94g Lamb
Cholesterol 88mg 97mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 33mg 23mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 17mg Lamb
Potassium 434mg 310mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 1.88mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.119mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 299mg 188mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 72mg Deer meat
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.14mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 11µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.1mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.25mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 6.66mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.66mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.13mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 2.55µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 9µg 18µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 1.142g 8.83g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 1.51g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.133mg 1.05mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.183mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 1.908mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 2.166mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.629mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.998mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 1.323mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.777mg 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 Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Deer meat
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.688g)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat
Deer meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.