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Elk meat vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Elk meat and Lamb

  • Elk meat has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Lamb has more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Lamb is 37% higher.
  • Lamb has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Elk meat. Elk meat has 0.485mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb has 0.13mg.
  • Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
:
4
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Iron +116.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.6%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +151.4%
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +116.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.6%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +151.4%
Equal in Zinc - 4.46

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
6
:
4
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
3
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Fats +514.1%
Equal in Other - 0.82
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Fats +514.1%
Equal in Other - 0.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +809.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +837.9%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +809.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +837.9%

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 Lamb
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 Elk meat Lamb Opinion
Protein 30.76g 24.52g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 162kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 5mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 4.07mg 1.88mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 188mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 310mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 72mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.349mg 0.119mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 10.5µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.14mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.1mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.25mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.66mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.13mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.55µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.236mg 1.05mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.183mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.908mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 2.166mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.629mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.998mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.323mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.777mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 97mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 8.83g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.51g Lamb
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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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.488g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.