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Mutton vs. Grouse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mutton and grouse

  • Mutton has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and monounsaturated Fat; however, grouse has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for grouse is 69% higher.
  • Grouse has 106 times less Monounsaturated Fat than mutton. Mutton has 4.459g of Monounsaturated Fat, while grouse has 0.042g.
  • Grouse is lower in saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw.

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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
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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%
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains more IronIron +720.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1062.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~equal in Copper ~0.058mg

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
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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%
Grouse
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +238.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.73mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.28mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1160.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +460%
Contains more WaterWater +35.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Grouse
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10516.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +516.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Grouse Opinion
Calories 234kcal 112kcal Mutton
Protein 33.43g 25.94g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 0.88g Mutton
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 40mg Grouse
Magnesium 31mg 32mg Grouse
Calcium 10mg 5mg Mutton
Potassium 409mg 311mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 0.58mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.058mg Mutton
Zinc 5.93mg 0.51mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 229mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 50mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU Grouse
Vitamin A 5µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.73mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.016mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.042mg Mutton
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.28mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 11.6mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 0.897mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 1.275mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 2.9µg Mutton
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 0.13g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 0.042g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.132g Mutton
Tryptophan 0.257mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g 0.008g Mutton
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0g Mutton
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mutton Grouse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
74%
Grouse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
21%
Grouse

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.