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

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A recap on differences between Deer meat and Summer sausage

  • Deer meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus, yet Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin A.
  • Deer meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 79% more than Summer sausage.
  • Deer meat contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Summer sausage. While Deer meat contains 0.614mg of Vitamin B6, Summer sausage contains only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Deer meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.7%
Contains more IronIron +88.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +262.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1520%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.5%

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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +372.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +109.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.249mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.9%
Contains more WaterWater +85.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1513.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +743.6%

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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2369.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2278%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 149kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 29.9g 19.43g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Cholesterol 88mg 89mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 33mg 13mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 434mg 206mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 2.26mg Deer meat
Sugar 0g 0.12g Deer meat
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.254mg 0.07mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 2.25mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 178mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 1483mg Deer meat
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.62mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.022mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 11µg 7.5µg Deer meat
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.249mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.16mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 2.9mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.76mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.13mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 1.73µg Deer meat
Folate 9µg 7µg Deer meat
Saturated Fat 1.142g 10.47g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.15mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg 0.54mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.62mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 1.1mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 1.16mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.36mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.56mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 0.69mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.47mg 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 Summer 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
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.328g)
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 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
  2. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.