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Game raw vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Game raw and Lamb?

  • Game raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Lamb is richer in Selenium, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Game raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 157% higher.
  • Game raw has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb. Game raw has 0.37mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb has 0.13mg.
  • Game raw contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, deer, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this comparison.

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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
6
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Iron +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Copper +112.6%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Zinc +113.4%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 310
Game raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Copper +112.6%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Zinc +113.4%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 310

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
5
:
6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +318.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66
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%
Lamb
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 52% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +318.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game raw
Game raw
2
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Water +37%
Contains more Other +28%
Contains more Fats +765.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
Game raw
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Water +37%
Contains more Other +28%
Contains more Fats +765.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game raw
Game raw
1
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2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1216.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.3%
Game raw
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1216.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.3%

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 Lamb
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 Lamb Opinion
Protein 22.96g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 2.42g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 120kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 5mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 3.4mg 1.88mg Game raw
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 202mg 188mg Game raw
Potassium 318mg 310mg Game raw
Sodium 51mg 72mg Game raw
Zinc 2.09mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.253mg 0.119mg Game raw
Manganese 0.041mg 0.022mg Game raw
Selenium 9.7µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.14mg Game raw
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.1mg Game raw
Vitamin B2 0.48mg 0.25mg Game raw
Vitamin B3 6.37mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.13mg Game raw
Folate 4µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 6.31µg 2.55µg Game raw
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Vitamin K 1.1µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.08mg 1.05mg Game raw
Isoleucine 0.908mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.951mg 1.908mg Game raw
Lysine 2.006mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.566mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.073mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 1.135mg 0.777mg Game raw
Cholesterol 85mg 97mg Game raw
Saturated Fat 0.95g 8.83g Game raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.67g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.47g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Game raw Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Game raw
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game raw
Game raw is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.