Salmon vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between salmon and deer meat
- Salmon is richer in selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, yet deer meat is richer in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, copper, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for salmon is 55% higher.
- Salmon contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than deer meat. Salmon contains 1.475mg of vitamin B5, while deer meat contains 0.856mg.
- Salmon contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +276.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +418.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +827.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +317% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +29.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +425.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +654.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3485% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.4% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 11µg | 55% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 4.25mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 3.62µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.563mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 3.99mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 0.127g | 30% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.254mg | 23% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Protein | 22.1g | 29.9g | 16% |
| Fats | 12.35g | 2.35g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.856mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 0.554g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 299mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Folate | 34µg | 9µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 1.142g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 8.78mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 149kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.614mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 0.62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 434mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.266mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 2.28mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.434mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.455mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat is cheaper (difference - $13)
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)