Ground beef vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Ground beef and Deer meat
- Ground beef has more Zinc, however, Deer meat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
- Deer meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 47% more.
- Ground beef has 5 times more Saturated Fat than Deer meat. Ground beef has 6.073g of Saturated Fat, while Deer meat has 1.142g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +416.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +409.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +229.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
29.9 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.2 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +554% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +334.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.127 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1221.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +221.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 241kcal | 149kcal |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 29.9g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 2.35g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 33mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 434mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 4.25mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.254mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 3.99mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 299mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.62mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.563mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 8.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.856mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.614mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 3.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Choline | 73.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 1.142g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 0.554g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.127g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.266mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.287mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 2.28mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.434mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.133mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.455mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.895mg |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
46%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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.