Deer meat vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are deer meat and pork different?
- Deer meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, pork is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for deer meat is 122% higher.
- Deer meat contains 5 times more Vitamin B12 than pork. While deer meat contains 3.62µg of Vitamin B12, pork contains only 0.7µg.
- Deer meat has less saturated Fat.
Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 | +17.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +388.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +247.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +280% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +311.8% |
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 | +113.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +417.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +237.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +492.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.8% |
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Protein
~27.32g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1017.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +844.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 149kcal | 242kcal |
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| Protein | 29.9g | 27.32g |
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| Fats | 2.35g | 13.92g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin D | 53IU |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 434mg | 423mg |
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| Iron | 4.25mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 3.99mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 299mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 62mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 11µg | 45.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.877mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.563mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.78mg | 5.037mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 0.698mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.614mg | 0.464mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.62µg | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 93.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.142g | 5.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.554g | 6.19g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.127g | 1.2g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.338mg |
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| Threonine | 1.133mg | 1.234mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.26mg |
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| Leucine | 2.28mg | 2.177mg |
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| Lysine | 2.434mg | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.712mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.133mg | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 1.455mg | 1.473mg |
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| Histidine | 0.895mg | 1.067mg |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats 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
79%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.