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Game vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Game and Lamb?

  • Game is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Lamb is higher in Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 39% more.
  • Game has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Lamb. While Game has 0.73mg of Vitamin B2, Lamb has only 0.25mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lamb is lower.

We used Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types 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
6
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%
Lamb
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains more IronIron +123.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +79%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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
2
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%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
Lamb
1
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.1%
Contains more WaterWater +22.7%
Contains more OtherOther +141.5%
Contains more FatsFats +684.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Game Lamb
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Lamb Opinion
Calories 150kcal 294kcal Lamb
Protein 29.45g 24.52g Game
Fats 2.67g 20.94g Lamb
Cholesterol 126mg 97mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Game
Calcium 4mg 17mg Lamb
Potassium 372mg 310mg Game
Iron 4.2mg 1.88mg Game
Copper 0.213mg 0.119mg Game
Zinc 1.68mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 210mg 188mg Game
Sodium 54mg 72mg Game
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 12.9µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.1mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.25mg Game
Vitamin B3 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 9µg 18µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 0.97g 8.83g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 1.51g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.362mg 1.05mg Game
Isoleucine 1.126mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 2.489mg 1.908mg Game
Lysine 2.462mg 2.166mg Game
Methionine 0.838mg 0.629mg Game
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 0.998mg Game
Valine 1.31mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 1.401mg 0.777mg Game

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Game Lamb
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%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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 - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.

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. 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.