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Elk meat vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Elk meat and Turkey ham

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Turkey ham is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% more.
  • Elk meat contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey ham. Elk meat contains 0.485mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey ham contains 0.06mg.
  • Elk meat contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.

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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
:
3
Turkey ham
Turkey ham
Contains more Iron +307%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Selenium +263.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 289
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Turkey ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Iron +307%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Selenium +263.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 289

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
:
2
Turkey ham
Turkey ham
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.7%
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%
Turkey ham
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
4
Turkey ham
Turkey ham
Contains more Protein +88.7%
Contains more Fats +17.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +244.4%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Turkey ham
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +88.7%
Contains more Fats +17.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +244.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
0
:
3
Turkey ham
Turkey ham
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442.2%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Turkey ham
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Protein 30.76g 16.3g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 4g Turkey ham
Carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Calories 162kcal 118kcal Elk meat
Sugar 0g 1.2g Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 7mg Turkey ham
Iron 4.07mg 1mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 16mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 289mg Turkey ham
Potassium 392mg 253mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 909mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.1mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 0IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.23mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.27mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.06mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.8µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 64mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.342g 1.2g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 1.337g Turkey ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.873g Turkey ham
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 Turkey ham
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
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.