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Elk meat vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Elk meat and Summer sausage

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Summer sausage covers your daily Sodium needs 62% more than Elk meat.
  • Summer sausage has 5 times less Copper than Elk meat. Elk meat has 0.349mg of Copper, while Summer sausage has 0.07mg.
  • Elk meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +83.1%
Contains more Copper +398.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1520%
Contains more Manganese +68.4%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Summer sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +83.1%
Contains more Copper +398.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1520%
Contains more Manganese +68.4%

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
:
3
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +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%
Summer sausage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
3
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Water +79.4%
Contains more Fats +1011.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +415.6%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Summer sausage
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Water +79.4%
Contains more Fats +1011.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +415.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1310.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1775.8%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Summer sausage
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1310.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1775.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Protein 30.76g 19.43g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 37.91g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Calories 162kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Elk meat
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Calcium 5mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 4.07mg 2.26mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 13mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 178mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 206mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 1483mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.25mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.07mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 10.5µg 7.5µg Elk meat
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.16mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 2.9mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.76mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.13mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 7µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.73µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.15mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.54mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.62mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.1mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.16mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.36mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.56mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.69mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.47mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 89mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 10.47g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 3.02g Summer sausage
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 Summer sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1433mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.128g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.