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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 from 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.
Game raw
Game raw
7
:
3
Ground beef
Ground beef
Contains more Iron +49.8%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Copper +220.3%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Zinc +179.4%
Contains more Selenium +96.9%
Game raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Ground beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Iron +49.8%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Copper +220.3%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Zinc +179.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Game raw
Game raw
6
:
6
Ground beef
Ground beef
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +163.6%
Game raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 0% 3%
Ground beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 40% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +163.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game raw
Game raw
1
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3
Ground beef
Ground beef
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Fats +535.1%
Contains more Other +127.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Game raw
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Ground beef
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Fats +535.1%
Contains more Other +127.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game raw
Game raw
2
:
1
Ground beef
Ground beef
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +992.8%
Game raw
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Ground beef
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Game raw Ground beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game raw Ground beef Opinion
Protein 22.96g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 2.42g 15.37g Ground beef
Calories 120kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Calcium 5mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 3.4mg 2.27mg Game raw
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Game raw
Phosphorus 202mg 166mg Game raw
Potassium 318mg 241mg Game raw
Sodium 51mg 73mg Game raw
Zinc 2.09mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.253mg 0.079mg Game raw
Manganese 0.041mg 0.009mg Game raw
Selenium 9.7µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.12mg Game raw
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.051mg Game raw
Vitamin B2 0.48mg 0.171mg Game raw
Vitamin B3 6.37mg 4.026mg Game raw
Vitamin B5 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.311mg Game raw
Folate 4µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 6.31µg 2.49µg Game raw
Choline 73.2mg Ground beef
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 1.08mg 0.923mg Game raw
Isoleucine 0.908mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.951mg 1.861mg Game raw
Lysine 2.006mg 1.976mg Game raw
Methionine 0.566mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 0.931mg Game raw
Valine 1.073mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 1.135mg 0.775mg Game raw
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg Game raw
Trans Fat 1.173g Game raw
Saturated Fat 0.95g 6.073g Game raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.67g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.47g 0.408g Game raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Game raw Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Game raw
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Game raw
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game raw
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.

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. Game raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/nutrients
  2. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.