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Elk meat vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Elk meat and Pork bacon

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 93% more.
  • Elk meat contains 3 times more Iron than Pork bacon. Elk meat contains 4.07mg of Iron, while Pork bacon contains 1.49mg.
  • Elk meat contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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
4
:
6
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Iron +173.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.6%
Contains more Copper +91.8%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +461.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Pork bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Contains more Iron +173.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.6%
Contains more Copper +91.8%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +461.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 30

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
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Vitamin E +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.9%
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%
Pork bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
4
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Water +418.6%
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Fats +1168.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +692.2%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Pork bacon
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more Water +418.6%
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Fats +1168.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +692.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1865.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2918%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Pork bacon
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1865.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2918%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Pork bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Protein 30.76g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 3.41g 43.27g Pork bacon
Carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Calories 162kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 5mg 10mg Pork bacon
Iron 4.07mg 1.49mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 30mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 285mg 506mg Pork bacon
Potassium 392mg 539mg Pork bacon
Sodium 50mg 2193mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 3.36mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.182mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 10.5µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.32mg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.251mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 1.033mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.309mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 2µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.16µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.236mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.293mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.513mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.755mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.428mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.948mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 72mg 107mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 14.187g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 4.859g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Elk meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Pork bacon
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
53%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.845g)
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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.