Mutton vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mutton and deer meat different?
- Mutton is richer in selenium, vitamin B1,2, and zinc, while deer meat is higher in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Mutton covers your daily need for selenium, 49% more than deer meat.
- Mutton contains 5 times more saturated fat than deer meat. Mutton contains 5.142g of saturated fat, while deer meat contains 1.142g.
Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +245.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +309.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +371.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +704.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +540.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 38µg | 11µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.44µg | 3.62µg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.254mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.563mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.142g | 1.142g | 18% |
| Choline | 100.6mg | 18% | |
| Zinc | 5.93mg | 3.99mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.377mg | 0.614mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.26mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.52mg | 8.78mg | 14% |
| Fats | 11.09g | 2.35g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.459g | 0.554g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Protein | 33.43g | 29.9g | 7% |
| Iron | 4.76mg | 4.25mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.127g | 5% |
| Calories | 234kcal | 149kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 299mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 57mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 0.856mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 434mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.08g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.08g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.257mg | 0.266mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.403mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.588mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.764mg | 2.28mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.999mg | 2.434mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.918mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.399mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.678mg | 1.455mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.975mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4g)
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 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.