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Turkey meat vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey meat and Game

  • Turkey meat has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Game is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Game covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 220% more than Turkey meat.
  • Game has 3 times less Selenium than Turkey meat. Turkey meat has 29.8µg of Selenium, while Game has 9.7µg.
  • Game contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Game meat, deer, 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.
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.7%
Contains more Selenium +207.2%
Contains more Iron +211.9%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -50.5%
Contains more Copper +172%
Contains more Manganese +192.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 202
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.7%
Contains more Selenium +207.2%
Contains more Iron +211.9%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -50.5%
Contains more Copper +172%
Contains more Manganese +192.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 202

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.
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Game
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +518.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +518.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Fats +205.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Other +118.8%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Fats +205.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Other +118.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Game Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 22.96g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 2.42g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Calories 189kcal 120kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 5mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 3.4mg Game
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 202mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 318mg Game
Sodium 103mg 51mg Game
Zinc 2.48mg 2.09mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.253mg Game
Manganese 0.014mg 0.041mg Game
Selenium 29.8µg 9.7µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.2mg Game
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.22mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 6.37mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.37mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Game
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 1.08mg Game
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.908mg Game
Leucine 1.925mg 1.951mg Game
Lysine 2.282mg 2.006mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.566mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.937mg Game
Valine 0.902mg 1.073mg Game
Histidine 0.749mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 109mg 85mg Game
Trans Fat 0.101g Game
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.95g Game
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.67g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.47g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Game
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Turkey meat
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game
Game is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.205g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.