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

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A recap on differences between Elk meat and Vienna sausage

  • Vienna sausage has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Elk meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 81% more than Vienna sausage.
  • Vienna sausage contains 12 times less Copper than Elk meat. Elk meat contains 0.349mg of Copper, while Vienna sausage contains 0.03mg.
  • Elk meat has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork.

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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
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage
Contains more Iron +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +314.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +481.6%
Contains more Potassium +288.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +157.5%
Contains more Copper +1063.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +61%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Vienna sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 5% 22% 9% 115% 44% 10% 0% 93%
Contains more Iron +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +314.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +481.6%
Contains more Potassium +288.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +157.5%
Contains more Copper +1063.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +61%

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
8
:
2
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.2%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.2%
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%
Vienna sausage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 18% 0% 22% 25% 31% 21% 28% 3% 128% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.2%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
3
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage
Contains more Protein +193%
Contains more Fats +468.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +188.9%
Equal in Water - 64.9
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Vienna sausage
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Protein +193%
Contains more Fats +468.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +188.9%
Equal in Water - 64.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
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2
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +892.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701.2%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Vienna sausage
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +892.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +701.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Vienna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Protein 30.76g 10.5g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 19.4g Vienna sausage
Carbs 0g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Calories 162kcal 230kcal Vienna sausage
Calcium 5mg 10mg Vienna sausage
Iron 4.07mg 0.88mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 7mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 49mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 101mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 879mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 1.6mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.03mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 16.9µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.22mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 25IU Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 0.6µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.087mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.107mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 1.613mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.35mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.12mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 4µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.02µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Vienna sausage
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.109mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.357mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.557mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 0.797mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 0.791mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.265mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.425mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.573mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.273mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 87mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 7.125g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 9.628g Vienna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.29g Vienna 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 Vienna 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
24%
Vienna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
33%
Vienna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.783g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.