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Elk meat vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Elk meat and Bear meat different?

  • Elk meat is higher in Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Bear meat is richer in Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bear meat is 83% higher.
  • Elk meat contains 2 times more Copper than Bear meat. While Elk meat contains 0.349mg of Copper, Bear meat contains only 0.148mg.
  • Elk meat has less Cholesterol.

Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered are the varieties used 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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
6
:
3
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +49%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Copper +135.8%
Contains more Iron +163.6%
Contains more Zinc +149.3%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Selenium - 11.2
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Bear meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +49%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Copper +135.8%
Contains more Iron +163.6%
Contains more Zinc +149.3%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Selenium - 11.2

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
7
:
3
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains more Vitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.6%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Bear meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 25% 190% 63% 0% 67% 5% 309% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
2
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Contains more Fats +292.7%
Equal in Protein - 32.42
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Bear meat
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Contains more Fats +292.7%
Equal in Protein - 32.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1390.7%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Bear meat
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1390.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Bear meat Opinion
Protein 30.76g 32.42g Bear meat
Fats 3.41g 13.39g Bear meat
Calories 162kcal 259kcal Bear meat
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Iron 4.07mg 10.73mg Bear meat
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 170mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 263mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 71mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 10.27mg Bear meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.148mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 11.2µg Bear meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.49mg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.1mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.82mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 3.35mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.29mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 6µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.47µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Bear meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 98mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 3.54g Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 5.66g Bear meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.4g Bear meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Bear meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
67%
Elk meat
56%
Bear meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
92%
Bear meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.198g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/nutrients
  2. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.