Turkey meat vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey meat and deer meat
- Turkey meat has more selenium; however, deer meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Deer meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 108% more than turkey meat.
- Turkey meat has 3 times more selenium than deer meat. While turkey meat has 29.8µg of selenium, deer meat has only 11µg.
- Deer meat has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 | +180% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +170.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +289.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +785.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +477.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +254.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
29.9 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.2 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +214.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~29.9g
~equal in
Water
~67.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 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 | +377.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1568.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 3.62µg | 108% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 4.25mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 11µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.563mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.254mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.26mg | 18% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.99mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.127g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 299mg | 11% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 2.35g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 434mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 1.142g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 0.554g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 8.78mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 29.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.856mg | 2% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 149kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 103mg | 57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.266mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 2.28mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.434mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 1.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.455mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 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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79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
61%
Comparison summary
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 - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.