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

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Important differences between Elk meat and Pork loin

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 101% more.
  • Elk meat contains 6 times more Copper than Pork loin. Elk meat contains 0.349mg of Copper, while Pork loin contains 0.056mg.
  • 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, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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
7
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2
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Iron +415.2%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +136.8%
Contains more Copper +523.2%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Selenium +216.2%
Equal in Potassium - 356
Equal in Sodium - 50
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Iron +415.2%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +136.8%
Contains more Copper +523.2%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Selenium +216.2%
Equal in Potassium - 356
Equal in Sodium - 50

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
:
5
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Vitamin E +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +458.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.472
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 loin
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% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +458.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.472

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
2
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Other +18.4%
Contains more Fats +268.9%
Equal in Water - 66.92
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 loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Other +18.4%
Contains more Fats +268.9%
Equal in Water - 66.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +732.3%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +732.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Pork loin Opinion
Protein 30.76g 19.74g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 12.58g Pork loin
Calories 162kcal 198kcal Pork loin
Calcium 5mg 18mg Pork loin
Iron 4.07mg 0.79mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 197mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 356mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 50mg
Zinc 4.12mg 1.74mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.056mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.011mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.21mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.248mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 4.58mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.723mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.472mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 1µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.53µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.244mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.891mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.91mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.572mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.766mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.514mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.785mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.064mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.77mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 63mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 1.342g 4.36g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 5.61g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.34g Pork loin
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 Pork loin
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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.018g)
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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (50 mg)
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 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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.