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Game vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Game and Ground beef different?

  • Game 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 is 159% higher.
  • Game contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Ground beef. While Game contains 0.22mg of Vitamin B1, Ground beef contains only 0.051mg.
  • Game 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 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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
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
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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%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 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
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Fats +535.1%
Contains more Other +127.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
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
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +992.8%
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
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 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 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
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Game
Phosphorus 202mg 166mg Game
Potassium 318mg 241mg Game
Sodium 51mg 73mg Game
Zinc 2.09mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.253mg 0.079mg Game
Manganese 0.041mg 0.009mg Game
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
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.051mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.48mg 0.171mg Game
Vitamin B3 6.37mg 4.026mg Game
Vitamin B5 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.311mg Game
Folate 4µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 6.31µg 2.49µg Game
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 1.08mg 0.923mg Game
Isoleucine 0.908mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.951mg 1.861mg Game
Lysine 2.006mg 1.976mg Game
Methionine 0.566mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 0.931mg Game
Valine 1.073mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 1.135mg 0.775mg Game
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg Game
Trans Fat 1.173g Game
Saturated Fat 0.95g 6.073g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 0.67g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.47g 0.408g Game
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Game Ground beef
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
97%
Game
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Game
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

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