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Turkey ham vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey ham and Deer meat?

  • Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, yet Deer meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Deer meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 117% more.
  • Turkey ham has 16 times more Sodium than Deer meat. While Turkey ham has 909mg of Sodium, Deer meat has only 57mg.

We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.5%
Contains more IronIron +325%
Contains more ZincZinc +90%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~299mg

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.
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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
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% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +923.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +352.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more FatsFats +70.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +463.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.4%
~equal in Water ~67.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
63% 30% 7%
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 +141.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.142g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Deer meat Opinion
Calories 118kcal 149kcal Deer meat
Protein 16.3g 29.9g Deer meat
Fats 4g 2.35g Turkey ham
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 88mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 33mg Deer meat
Calcium 7mg 5mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 434mg Deer meat
Iron 1mg 4.25mg Deer meat
Sugar 1.2g 0g Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg Deer meat
Zinc 2.1mg 3.99mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 289mg 299mg Deer meat
Sodium 909mg 57mg Deer meat
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.62mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg Deer meat
Selenium 38.2µg 11µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.26mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.563mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 8.78mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.614mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 3.62µg Deer meat
Folate 9µg Deer meat
Saturated Fat 1.2g 1.142g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 0.554g Turkey ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.127g Turkey ham
Tryptophan 0.266mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg Deer meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Deer meat
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
24%
Turkey ham
79%
Deer meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
61%
Deer meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 852mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.