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Elk meat vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Elk meat and Liver

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin C in Liver is higher than in Elk meat.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 655% more than Elk meat.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Elk meat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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
3
:
7
Liver
Liver
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +161.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +340.3%
Contains more Zinc +63.1%
Contains more Copper +81.7%
Contains more Manganese +1478.9%
Contains more Selenium +542.9%
Equal in Sodium - 49
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +161.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +340.3%
Contains more Zinc +63.1%
Contains more Copper +81.7%
Contains more Manganese +1478.9%
Contains more Selenium +542.9%
Equal in Sodium - 49

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
1
:
9
Liver
Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +1711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +530.7%
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%
Liver
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Folate +1711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +530.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
3
Liver
Liver
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Fats +29%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 64.32
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Liver
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Fats +29%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 64.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
1
Liver
Liver
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +552.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.41
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Liver
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +552.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.41

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Protein 30.76g 26.02g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 4.4g Liver
Carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Calories 162kcal 165kcal Liver
Calcium 5mg 10mg Liver
Iron 4.07mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 29mg 14mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 241mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 150mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 4.12mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.349mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.019mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 10.5µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 0IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 9µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 18.67µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.236mg 1.107mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.293mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.513mg 2.007mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.645mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.428mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.948mg 0.708mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 355mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 1.41g Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 0.63g Elk meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.05g Liver
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 Liver
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.