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Elk meat vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Elk meat and Meatball

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Meatball has more Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Elk meat is 82% higher.
  • Meatball has 3 times less Copper than Elk meat. Elk meat has 0.349mg of Copper, while Meatball has 0.123mg.
  • Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Iron +129.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +148.2%
Contains more Copper +183.7%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +129.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +148.2%
Contains more Copper +183.7%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 31

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
:
4
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin E +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.136
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.136

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +113.6%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +551.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +84.4%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +113.6%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +551.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +84.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +847.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1978.3%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +847.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1978.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 30.76g 14.4g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 162kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Elk meat
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 5mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 4.07mg 1.77mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 285mg 239mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 296mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 666mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 1.66mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.123mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 10.5µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.42mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.136mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.23mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 3.108mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.924mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.202mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
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 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 7.627g Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Meatball
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
67%
Elk meat
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.285g)
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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.