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Mutton vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mutton and game?

  • Mutton is richer in selenium, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and monounsaturated fat, yet game is richer in vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Mutton's daily need coverage for selenium is 46% higher.
  • Mutton has 7 times more monounsaturated fat than game. Mutton has 4.459g of monounsaturated fat, while game has 0.63g.
  • Game contains less saturated fat.

We used Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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.
Mutton
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Game
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more IronIron +13.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +253%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +194.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Potassium ~372mg

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.
Mutton
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Game
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
3
33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Game
2
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.5%
Contains more FatsFats +315.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
2
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Game
1
44% 29% 27%
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 +607.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Game DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 185%
Selenium 38µg 12.9µg 46%
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 41%
Zinc 5.93mg 1.68mg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.73mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 29%
Saturated fat 5.142g 0.97g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 18%
Choline 100.6mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.26mg 17%
Copper 0.062mg 0.213mg 17%
Fats 11.09g 2.67g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.459g 0.63g 10%
Phosphorus 272mg 210mg 9%
Protein 33.43g 29.45g 8%
Iron 4.76mg 4.2mg 7%
Cholesterol 109mg 126mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Calories 234kcal 150kcal 4%
Sodium 135mg 54mg 4%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.58g 2%
Potassium 409mg 372mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 4mg 1%
Magnesium 31mg 28mg 1%
Carbs 0.08g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.08g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.033mg 0.022mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0%
Threonine 1.403mg 1.362mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.126mg 0%
Leucine 2.764mg 2.489mg 0%
Lysine 2.999mg 2.462mg 0%
Methionine 0.918mg 0.838mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 1.166mg 0%
Valine 1.678mg 1.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.975mg 1.401mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mutton Game
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
75%
Mutton
18%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
50%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.172g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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.

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/nutrients
  2. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.