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Deer meat vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between deer meat and luncheon meat

  • Deer meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and zinc, while luncheon meat has more selenium.
  • Deer meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 112% higher.
  • Luncheon meat contains 8 times less copper than deer meat. Deer meat contains 0.254mg of copper, while luncheon meat contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of sodium in deer meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.7%
Contains more IronIron +338.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +746.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +248.2%
~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%
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% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +293.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.9%
Contains more FatsFats +443.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +412.7%
~equal in Water ~65.87g

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
35% 51% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +926.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1132.3%

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 Luncheon meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Luncheon meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 0.92µg 113%
Selenium 11µg 38.3µg 50%
Iron 4.25mg 0.97mg 41%
Sodium 57mg 820mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.213mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.272mg 26%
Protein 29.9g 17.5g 25%
Copper 0.254mg 0.03mg 25%
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 5.225mg 22%
Phosphorus 299mg 170mg 18%
Zinc 3.99mg 2.15mg 17%
Fats 2.35g 12.77g 16%
Saturated fat 1.142g 3.944g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.554g 5.685g 13%
Choline 63.9mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.128mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 1.565g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.613mg 5%
Potassium 434mg 300mg 4%
Magnesium 33mg 18mg 4%
Cholesterol 88mg 78mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.16mg 3%
Calories 149kcal 189kcal 2%
Folate 9µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.037mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.04g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.04g N/A
Calcium 5mg 5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0%
Threonine 1.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 2.28mg 0%
Lysine 2.434mg 0%
Methionine 0.7mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0%
Valine 1.455mg 0%
Histidine 0.895mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Luncheon meat
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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.802g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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

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.