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Turkey meat vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey meat and Game

  • Turkey meat has more Selenium, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Game has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Game's daily need coverage for Iron is 39% higher.
  • Game contains 4 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Turkey meat. Turkey meat contains 2.119g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Game contains 0.58g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Game is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Game
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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 +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +285.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +129%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~210mg

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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Game
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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% 0% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Game
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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 FatsFats +176.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +312.5%
~equal in Protein ~29.45g
~equal in Water ~65.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Game
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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 +320.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +265.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55%

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 Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Game Opinion
Calories 189kcal 150kcal Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 29.45g Game
Fats 7.39g 2.67g Turkey meat
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 126mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 28mg Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 4mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 372mg Game
Iron 1.09mg 4.2mg Game
Copper 0.093mg 0.213mg Game
Zinc 2.48mg 1.68mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 210mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 54mg Game
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.022mg Game
Selenium 29.8µg 12.9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.26mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.73mg Game
Vitamin B3 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 9µg
Trans Fat 0.101g Game
Choline 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.97g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.63g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.58g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 1.362mg Game
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.126mg Game
Leucine 1.925mg 2.489mg Game
Lysine 2.282mg 2.462mg Game
Methionine 0.724mg 0.838mg Game
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.166mg Game
Valine 0.902mg 1.31mg Game
Histidine 0.749mg 1.401mg Game
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
18%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
50%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.185g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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/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.