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Deer meat vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Deer meat and Turkey breast different?

  • Deer meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Turkey breast is higher in Selenium.
  • Deer meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 133% more than Turkey breast.
  • Deer meat contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Turkey breast. Deer meat contains 0.563mg of Vitamin B2, while Turkey breast contains 0.115mg.

Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.8%
Contains more IronIron +254.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.6%
~equal in Sodium ~59mg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +389.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +761.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.6%
Contains more FatsFats +198.7%
Contains more OtherOther +89.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.05g

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
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +380.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1207.1%

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 Turkey breast
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 Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 149kcal 157kcal Turkey breast
Protein 29.9g 21.89g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 7.02g Turkey breast
Cholesterol 88mg 65mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 33mg 24mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 13mg Turkey breast
Potassium 434mg 275mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 1.2mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.074mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 1.57mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 186mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 59mg Deer meat
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.62mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.018mg Deer meat
Selenium 11µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.058mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.115mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 5.2mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.621mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.48mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 0.42µg Deer meat
Folate 9µg 7µg Deer meat
Saturated Fat 1.142g 1.91g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 2.66g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 1.66g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.242mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg 0.957mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.099mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 1.704mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 1.996mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.616mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.857mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 1.141mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.66mg Deer meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
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 Turkey breast
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
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.768g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.