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Pork belly vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork belly and Elk meat?

  • Pork belly is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Elk meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork belly's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 90% more.
  • Pork belly has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Elk meat. While Pork belly has 0.396mg of Vitamin B1, Elk meat has only 0.144mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Elk meat is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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.
Pork belly
Pork belly
1
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8
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Iron +682.7%
Contains more Magnesium +625%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.9%
Contains more Potassium +111.9%
Contains more Zinc +303.9%
Contains more Copper +571.2%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.3%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Pork belly
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Iron +682.7%
Contains more Magnesium +625%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.9%
Contains more Potassium +111.9%
Contains more Zinc +303.9%
Contains more Copper +571.2%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.3%
Equal in Calcium - 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.
Pork belly
Pork belly
4
:
7
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin E +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +252.4%
Pork belly
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin E +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +252.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork belly
Pork belly
2
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2
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +1454.5%
Contains more Protein +229.3%
Contains more Water +76.7%
Equal in Other - 0.9
Pork belly
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 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 +1454.5%
Contains more Protein +229.3%
Contains more Water +76.7%
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork belly
Pork belly
2
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1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2446.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3409.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Pork belly
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 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 +2446.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3409.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork belly Elk meat Opinion
Protein 9.34g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 53.01g 3.41g Pork belly
Calories 518kcal 162kcal Pork belly
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Iron 0.52mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 4mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 108mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 185mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 32mg 50mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.02mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Copper 0.052mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.006mg 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 8µg 10.5µg Elk meat
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.144mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 1µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 72mg
Saturated Fat 19.33g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 24.7g 0.97g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 0.161g Pork belly
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
Pork belly 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
34%
Pork belly
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.988g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (72 mg)
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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.