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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +791.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.62µg | 2.55µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.614mg | 0.13mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 1.142g | 8.83g | 35% |
| Iron | 4.25mg | 1.88mg | 30% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 20.94g | 29% |
| Selenium | 11µg | 26.4µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.563mg | 0.25mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.554g | 8.82g | 21% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 188mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.119mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.78mg | 6.66mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Protein | 29.9g | 24.52g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.127g | 1.51g | 9% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 294kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 0.66mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.99mg | 4.46mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 310mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.133mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.28mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.434mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.133mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.455mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.895mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.688g)
Which food is cheaper?
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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