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

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Important differences between Elk meat and Pork chop

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Pork chop is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 96% more.
  • Elk meat contains 5 times more Iron than Pork chop. Elk meat contains 4.07mg of Iron, while Pork chop contains 0.87mg.
  • 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, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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
8
:
2
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Iron +367.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +232.4%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Calcium +1020%
Contains more Selenium +246.7%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Contains more Iron +367.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +232.4%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Calcium +1020%
Contains more Selenium +246.7%

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
5
:
6
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Vitamin E +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +348.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.104
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.489
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 chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +348.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.104
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.489

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
3
:
1
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Fats +320.8%
Equal in Water - 61.45
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 chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Fats +320.8%
Equal in Water - 61.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +403.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1076.4%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +403.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1076.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Pork chop Opinion
Protein 30.76g 23.72g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 14.35g Pork chop
Calories 162kcal 231kcal Pork chop
Calcium 5mg 56mg Pork chop
Iron 4.07mg 0.87mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 20mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 241mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 315mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 74mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 3.15mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.105mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.01mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.21mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.313mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 1.104mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Folate 9µg 0µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.66µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.236mg 1.043mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.123mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.952mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 2.109mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.65mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.985mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.2mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 72mg 78mg Elk meat
Trans Fat 0.066g Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 4.339g Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 4.887g Pork chop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.894g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.997g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.