Ground beef vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ground beef and game
- Ground beef has more zinc and selenium; however, game is richer in vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus.
- Game covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 43% more than ground beef.
- Game has 6 times less saturated fat than ground beef. Ground beef has 6.073g of saturated fat, while game has 0.97g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Game meat, antelope, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +725% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +247.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +169.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +409.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +326.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
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:
29.45 g
Fats:
2.67 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.9 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +475.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
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Carbs
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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
0.97 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.58 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1062.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 104% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.73mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.68mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 4.2mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 24% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 0.97g | 23% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 2.67g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 0.63g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.26mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.213mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 126mg | 13% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 12.9µg | 11% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 29.45g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 210mg | 6% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 150kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 372mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.58g | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 2.489mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.462mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.838mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.166mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.