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Game vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between game and turkey meat

  • Game has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and copper, while turkey meat has more selenium, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Game's daily need coverage for iron is 39% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 6 times less vitamin B1 than game. Game contains 0.26mg of vitamin B1, while turkey meat contains 0.045mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in turkey meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +285.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +129%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~223mg

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%
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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more OtherOther +312.5%
Contains more FatsFats +176.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~28.55g
~equal in Water ~63.52g

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +320.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +265.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Game Turkey meat
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 Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 47%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 43%
Iron 4.2mg 1.09mg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.281mg 35%
Selenium 12.9µg 29.8µg 31%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.045mg 18%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Copper 0.213mg 0.093mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 2.119g 10%
Zinc 1.68mg 2.48mg 7%
Fats 2.67g 7.39g 7%
Cholesterol 126mg 109mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.97g 2.155g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 2.647g 5%
Potassium 372mg 239mg 4%
Protein 29.45g 28.55g 2%
Calories 150kcal 189kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Sodium 54mg 103mg 2%
Phosphorus 210mg 223mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Calcium 4mg 14mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.06g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 30mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.014mg 0%
Folate 9µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.362mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.126mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 2.489mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.462mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.838mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 1.31mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 1.401mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Game Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Game
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat 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 - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.185g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.