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Duck meat vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Duck meat and Game

  • Duck meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Game has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Game is 250% higher.
  • Game is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Game meat, deer, raw.

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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.
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Game
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.4%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +115.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%
Contains more Iron +25.9%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.4%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +115.8%

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.
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Game
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2003.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2003.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains more Fats +1071.5%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Water +41.9%
Contains more Other +28%
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +1071.5%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Water +41.9%
Contains more Other +28%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1825.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1825.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Duck meat Game
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Game Opinion
Protein 18.99g 22.96g Game
Fats 28.35g 2.42g Duck meat
Calories 337kcal 120kcal Duck meat
Calcium 11mg 5mg Duck meat
Iron 2.7mg 3.4mg Game
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Game
Phosphorus 156mg 202mg Game
Potassium 204mg 318mg Game
Sodium 59mg 51mg Game
Zinc 1.86mg 2.09mg Game
Copper 0.227mg 0.253mg Game
Manganese 0.019mg 0.041mg Game
Selenium 20µg 9.7µg Duck meat
Vitamin A 210IU 0IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.2mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Duck meat
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.22mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 6.37mg Game
Vitamin B5 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.37mg Game
Folate 6µg 4µg Duck meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 5.1µg 1.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.773mg 1.08mg Game
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0.908mg Game
Leucine 1.465mg 1.951mg Game
Lysine 1.486mg 2.006mg Game
Methionine 0.475mg 0.566mg Game
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0.937mg Game
Valine 0.938mg 1.073mg Game
Histidine 0.462mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 84mg 85mg Duck meat
Saturated Fat 9.67g 0.95g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 0.67g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 0.47g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Duck meat Game
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
32%
Duck meat
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Game
Game is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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.

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/nutrients
  2. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.