Lamb vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Lamb and Elk meat
- Lamb has more Selenium, however, Elk meat has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Lamb is 37% higher.
- Elk meat has 3 times less Selenium than Lamb. Lamb has 26.4µg of Selenium, while Elk meat has 10.5µg.
- Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
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Calcium
+240%
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Manganese
+15.8%
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Selenium
+151.4%
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Iron
+116.5%
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Magnesium
+26.1%
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Phosphorus
+51.6%
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Potassium
+26.5%
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Sodium
-30.6%
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Copper
+193.3%
Equal in Zinc - 4.12
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Calcium
+240%
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Manganese
+15.8%
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Selenium
+151.4%
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Iron
+116.5%
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Magnesium
+26.1%
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Phosphorus
+51.6%
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Potassium
+26.5%
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Sodium
-30.6%
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Copper
+193.3%
Equal in Zinc - 4.12
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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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin E
+292.9%
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Vitamin B1
+44%
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Vitamin B2
+48%
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Vitamin B5
+83.6%
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Vitamin B6
+273.1%
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Vitamin B12
+16.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.143
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin E
+292.9%
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Vitamin B1
+44%
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Vitamin B2
+48%
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Vitamin B5
+83.6%
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Vitamin B6
+273.1%
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Vitamin B12
+16.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.143
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+514.1%
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Protein
+25.4%
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Water
+20.9%
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Fats
+514.1%
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Protein
+25.4%
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+20.9%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+809.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+837.9%
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Saturated Fat
-84.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+809.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+837.9%
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Saturated Fat
-84.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Protein | 24.52g | 30.76g | |
Fats | 20.94g | 3.41g | |
Calories | 294kcal | 162kcal | |
Calcium | 17mg | 5mg | |
Iron | 1.88mg | 4.07mg | |
Magnesium | 23mg | 29mg | |
Phosphorus | 188mg | 285mg | |
Potassium | 310mg | 392mg | |
Sodium | 72mg | 50mg | |
Zinc | 4.46mg | 4.12mg | |
Copper | 0.119mg | 0.349mg | |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg | |
Selenium | 26.4µg | 10.5µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.55mg | |
Vitamin D | 2IU | ||
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.144mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.37mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 6.143mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 1.212mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.485mg | |
Folate | 18µg | 9µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.96µg | |
Vitamin K | 4.6µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.275mg | |
Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.236mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.291mg | |
Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.293mg | |
Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.513mg | |
Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.755mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 1.126mg | |
Valine | 1.323mg | 1.428mg | |
Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.948mg | |
Cholesterol | 97mg | 72mg | |
Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 1.342g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 0.97g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.161g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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63%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.488g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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