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

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Differences between Elk meat and Turkey neck

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Turkey neck has more Selenium.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
  • Turkey neck contains 4 times less Iron than Elk meat. Elk meat contains 4.07mg of Iron, while Turkey neck contains 1.01mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Elk meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, 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.
Contains more Iron +303%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.1%
Contains more Potassium +194.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Contains more Zinc +21.5%
Contains more Copper +145.8%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Manganese +194.7%
Contains more Selenium +172.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Contains more Iron +303%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.1%
Contains more Potassium +194.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Contains more Zinc +21.5%
Contains more Copper +145.8%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Manganese +194.7%
Contains more Selenium +172.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +86.3%
Contains more Fats +77.1%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +70%
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +86.3%
Contains more Fats +77.1%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +70%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +818%
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +818%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Turkey neck Opinion
Protein 30.76g 16.51g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 6.04g Turkey neck
Calories 162kcal 125kcal Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 24mg Turkey neck
Iron 4.07mg 1.01mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 15mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 160mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 133mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 233mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 3.39mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.142mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.056mg Turkey neck
Selenium 10.5µg 28.6µg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 0IU 43IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.12mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 13IU Turkey neck
Vitamin D 0.3µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.051mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.211mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 4.924mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.801mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.364mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 5µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.76µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.176mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.6mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.473mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.144mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.363mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.432mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.532mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.528mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.448mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 115mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 1.647g Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 1.824g Turkey neck
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.478g Turkey neck
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 Turkey neck
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
44%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.305g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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
  2. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.