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Game vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between game and ground turkey

  • Game has more vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, and copper, while ground turkey has more selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Game's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 40% higher.
  • Ground turkey contains 3 times less vitamin B1 than game. Game contains 0.26mg of vitamin B1, while ground turkey contains 0.077mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in ground turkey is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted and Ground turkey, cooked.

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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
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more IronIron +176.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
3
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more OtherOther +1137.5%
Contains more FatsFats +289.5%
~equal in Protein ~27.37g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
1
44% 29% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.58 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +448.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +402.9%

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 turkey
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Ground turkey DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 56%
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 49%
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.211mg 40%
Iron 4.2mg 1.52mg 34%
Selenium 12.9µg 31.1µg 33%
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 2.917g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.077mg 15%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Zinc 1.68mg 3.11mg 13%
Fats 2.67g 10.4g 12%
Cholesterol 126mg 93mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.97g 2.669g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 3.458g 7%
Copper 0.213mg 0.151mg 7%
Phosphorus 210mg 254mg 6%
Protein 29.45g 27.37g 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Calories 150kcal 203kcal 3%
Potassium 372mg 294mg 2%
Calcium 4mg 28mg 2%
Folate 9µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 78mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Magnesium 28mg 30mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 1.362mg 1.258mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.126mg 1.227mg 0%
Leucine 2.489mg 2.262mg 0%
Lysine 2.462mg 2.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.838mg 0.806mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 1.068mg 0%
Valine 1.31mg 1.27mg 0%
Histidine 1.401mg 0.811mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Game Ground turkey
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
18%
Game
52%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.699g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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/173844/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.