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Lamb loin vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lamb loin and Elk meat?

  • Lamb loin is higher in Selenium, yet Elk meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lamb loin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 44% more.
  • Lamb loin has 2 times more Selenium than Elk meat. While Lamb loin has 24.6µg of Selenium, Elk meat has only 10.5µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Elk meat is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types in this article.

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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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
3
:
7
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Selenium +134.3%
Contains more Iron +92%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
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 +260%
Contains more Selenium +134.3%
Contains more Iron +92%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.019

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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
4
:
6
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.9%
Lamb loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
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 B3 +15.6%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
2
:
2
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +591.8%
Contains more Other +51.1%
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 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 Fats +591.8%
Contains more Other +51.1%
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Water +23.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
2
:
1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +897.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1061.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +897.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1061.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Elk meat Opinion
Protein 22.55g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 23.59g 3.41g Lamb loin
Calories 309kcal 162kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 5mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 23mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 180mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 246mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 64mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 3.41mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Copper 0.119mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg Lamb loin
Selenium 24.6µg 10.5µg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 6.143mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 19µg 9µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.965mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.754mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 1.991mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.579mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.217mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.714mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 95mg 72mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 10.24g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 0.97g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 0.161g Lamb loin
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
Lamb loin 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
49%
Lamb loin
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.898g)
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.
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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.