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Goat vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Goat and Elk meat

  • Goat has more Vitamin B2, and Zinc, while Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 74% higher.
  • Elk meat contains 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Goat. Goat contains 0.61mg of Vitamin B2, while Elk meat contains 0.37mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Goat
Goat
5
:
5
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Manganese +121.1%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Equal in Iron - 4.07
Equal in Potassium - 392
Goat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Manganese +121.1%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Equal in Iron - 4.07
Equal in Potassium - 392

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.
Goat
Goat
3
:
7
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.7%
Goat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 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 B2 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
Goat
2
:
2
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Other +84.4%
Contains more Protein +13.5%
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Equal in Water - 64.93
Goat
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 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 Other +84.4%
Contains more Protein +13.5%
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Equal in Water - 64.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
Goat
3
:
0
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
Goat
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 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 -30.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Elk meat Opinion
Protein 27.1g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 3.03g 3.41g Elk meat
Calories 143kcal 162kcal Elk meat
Calcium 17mg 5mg Goat
Iron 3.73mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 0mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 201mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 405mg 392mg Goat
Sodium 86mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 5.27mg 4.12mg Goat
Copper 0.303mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.042mg 0.019mg Goat
Selenium 11.8µg 10.5µg Goat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.61mg 0.37mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.95mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 5µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.2µg Goat
Tryptophan 0.403mg 0.275mg Goat
Threonine 1.29mg 1.236mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.371mg 1.291mg Goat
Leucine 2.258mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.016mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.452mg 1.428mg Goat
Histidine 0.565mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 75mg 72mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 0.93g 1.342g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 0.97g Goat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 0.161g Goat
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
Goat 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
33%
Goat
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Goat
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.412g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.