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Ground beef vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground beef and Game different?

  • Ground beef is higher in Zinc, and Selenium, however, Game is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Game is 159% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Game. While Ground beef contains 6.073g of Saturated Fat, Game contains only 0.95g.

Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Game meat, deer, raw 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 Calcium +560%
Contains more Zinc +179.4%
Contains more Selenium +96.9%
Contains more Iron +49.8%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Copper +220.3%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Zinc +179.4%
Contains more Selenium +96.9%
Contains more Iron +49.8%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Copper +220.3%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%

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.
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Game
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +535.1%
Contains more Other +127.6%
Contains more Water +26%
Equal in Protein - 22.96
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +535.1%
Contains more Other +127.6%
Contains more Water +26%
Equal in Protein - 22.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +992.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +992.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Game Opinion
Protein 23.87g 22.96g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 2.42g Ground beef
Calories 241kcal 120kcal Ground beef
Calcium 33mg 5mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 3.4mg Game
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Game
Phosphorus 166mg 202mg Game
Potassium 241mg 318mg Game
Sodium 73mg 51mg Game
Zinc 5.84mg 2.09mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.253mg Game
Manganese 0.009mg 0.041mg Game
Selenium 19.1µg 9.7µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.2mg Game
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.22mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 6.37mg Game
Vitamin B5 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.37mg Game
Folate 7µg 4µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 2.9µg 1.1µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 1.08mg Game
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.908mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.951mg Game
Lysine 1.976mg 2.006mg Game
Methionine 0.614mg 0.566mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.937mg Game
Valine 1.172mg 1.073mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 88mg 85mg Game
Trans Fat 1.173g Game
Saturated Fat 6.073g 0.95g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 0.67g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.47g Game
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Game
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
46%
Ground beef
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game
Game is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.