Ground turkey vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ground turkey and deer meat
- Ground turkey has more selenium and vitamin B5; however, deer meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Deer meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 95% more than ground turkey.
- Ground turkey has 3 times more selenium than deer meat. While ground turkey has 31.1µg of selenium, deer meat has only 11µg.
- Deer meat has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ground turkey, cooked 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 | +460% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +182.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +179.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +463.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +237.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +170.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
29.9 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.2 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +342.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +243.8% |
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Protein
~29.9g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~67.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 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 | +524.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2196.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.2% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.34µg | 3.62µg | 95% |
| Selenium | 31.1µg | 11µg | 37% |
| Iron | 1.52mg | 4.25mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.563mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 0.127g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.26mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Fats | 10.4g | 2.35g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 0.254mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.11mg | 3.99mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.193mg | 0.856mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.669g | 1.142g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.458g | 0.554g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 299mg | 6% |
| Protein | 27.37g | 29.9g | 5% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 434mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.62mg | 3% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 149kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 88mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.633mg | 0.614mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 78mg | 57mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.724mg | 8.78mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.266mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.258mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.227mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.262mg | 2.28mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.452mg | 2.434mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.806mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.068mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.27mg | 1.455mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.811mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | 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
52%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.527g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.