Game raw vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are game raw and ground beef different?
- Game raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, ground beef is richer in zinc and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for game raw is 159% higher.
- Game raw contains 4 times more vitamin B1 than ground beef. While game raw contains 0.22mg of vitamin B1, ground beef contains only 0.051mg.
- Game raw has less saturated fat.
Game meat, deer, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 | +35.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +355.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +179.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.9% |
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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +331.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +153.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +163.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.96 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.57 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +535.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.6% |
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Protein
~23.87g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.95 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.47 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +992.8% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.31µg | 2.49µg | 159% |
| Zinc | 2.09mg | 5.84mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.48mg | 0.171mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.95g | 6.073g | 23% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 15.37g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.253mg | 0.079mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 19.1µg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.67g | 7.322g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.37mg | 4.026mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 2.27mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.22mg | 0.051mg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 241kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 202mg | 166mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.311mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 241mg | 2% |
| Protein | 22.96g | 23.87g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.47g | 0.408g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.08mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.908mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.951mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.006mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.566mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.937mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.073mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.135mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
90%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.