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Game vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Game and Elk meat?

  • Game is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Elk meat is richer in Zinc, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Game's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 140% higher.
  • Game has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Elk meat. Game has 0.22mg of Vitamin B1, while Elk meat has 0.144mg.

We used Game meat, deer, raw and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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.
Game
Game
1
:
8
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Manganese +115.8%
Contains more Iron +19.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Sodium - 50
Equal in Selenium - 10.5
Game
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Manganese +115.8%
Contains more Iron +19.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Sodium - 50
Equal in Selenium - 10.5

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.
Game
Game
5
:
4
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.143
Game
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.143

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
Game
2
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2
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Game
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Fats +40.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
Game
2
:
1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.8%
Game
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Game Elk meat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Elk meat Opinion
Protein 22.96g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 2.42g 3.41g Elk meat
Calories 120kcal 162kcal Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Iron 3.4mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 23mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 202mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 318mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 51mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 2.09mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Copper 0.253mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.041mg 0.019mg Game
Selenium 9.7µg 10.5µg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.144mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.48mg 0.37mg Game
Vitamin B3 6.37mg 6.143mg Game
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 4µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 6.31µg 2.96µg Game
Vitamin K 1.1µg Game
Tryptophan 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.08mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.908mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.951mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.006mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.566mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.073mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 1.135mg 0.948mg Game
Cholesterol 85mg 72mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 0.95g 1.342g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 0.67g 0.97g Elk meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.47g 0.161g Game
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
Game Elk meat
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
97%
Game
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Game
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.392g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/nutrients
  2. 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.