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

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Significant differences between Pork leg and Elk meat

  • Pork leg has more Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Elk meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Elk meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 97% more than Pork leg.
  • Elk meat has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork leg. Pork leg has 0.736mg of Vitamin B1, while Elk meat has 0.144mg.
  • Elk meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
Pork leg
Pork leg
3
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6
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Manganese +21.1%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Contains more Iron +378.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +113.5%
Contains more Copper +436.9%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Sodium - 50
Pork leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
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 +21.1%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Contains more Iron +378.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +113.5%
Contains more Copper +436.9%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Sodium - 50

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 leg
Pork leg
4
:
7
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +369.8%
Pork leg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 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 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +369.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork leg
Pork leg
2
:
2
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +453.4%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Equal in Water - 64.93
Pork leg
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 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 +453.4%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Equal in Water - 64.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork leg
Pork leg
2
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1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +763.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1148.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Pork leg
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 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 +763.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1148.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Elk meat Opinion
Protein 17.43g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 18.87g 3.41g Pork leg
Calories 245kcal 162kcal Pork leg
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Iron 0.85mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 20mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 199mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 315mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 47mg 50mg Pork leg
Zinc 1.93mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Copper 0.065mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.023mg 0.019mg Pork leg
Selenium 29.4µg 10.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.144mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 7µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.776mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.787mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.376mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 1.55mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.444mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 0.931mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.659mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 73mg 72mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 6.54g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 0.97g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 0.161g Pork leg
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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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg 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
46%
Pork leg
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.198g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.