Game vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are game and luncheon meat different?
- Game is higher in iron, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, luncheon meat is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for luncheon meat is 46% higher.
- Game contains 7 times more copper than luncheon meat. While game contains 0.213mg of copper, luncheon meat contains only 0.03mg.
- Luncheon meat has less cholesterol.
Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24% |
Contains more IronIron | +333% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +610% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +28% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +196.9% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +242.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 12.9µg | 38.3µg | 46% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.73mg | 0.213mg | 40% |
Iron | 4.2mg | 0.97mg | 40% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 38% | |
Sodium | 54mg | 820mg | 33% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 33% | |
Protein | 29.45g | 17.5g | 24% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 21% | |
Copper | 0.213mg | 0.03mg | 20% |
Cholesterol | 126mg | 78mg | 16% |
Fats | 2.67g | 12.77g | 16% |
Saturated fat | 0.97g | 3.944g | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 5.685g | 13% |
Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.128mg | 11% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.58g | 1.565g | 7% |
Phosphorus | 210mg | 170mg | 6% |
Zinc | 1.68mg | 2.15mg | 4% |
Folate | 9µg | 0µg | 2% |
Calories | 150kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
Potassium | 372mg | 300mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 28mg | 18mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
Carbs | 0g | 1.04g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 1.04g | N/A |
Calcium | 4mg | 5mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.362mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.126mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.489mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.462mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.838mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.166mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.31mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 1.401mg | 0% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.45 g
Fats:
2.67 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.9 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +378.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +42.4% |
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Water
~65.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.97 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.58 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +802.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.8% |