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Summer sausage vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Summer sausage and Elk meat

  • Summer sausage has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Elk meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Summer sausage covers your daily Sodium needs 62% more than Elk meat.
  • Elk meat contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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.
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
2
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8
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +1520%
Contains more Manganese +68.4%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +83.1%
Contains more Copper +398.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Summer sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
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 +1520%
Contains more Manganese +68.4%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +83.1%
Contains more Copper +398.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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.
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
3
:
7
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.1%
Summer sausage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 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 B1 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
3
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2
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +1011.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +415.6%
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Water +79.4%
Summer sausage
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 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 +1011.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +415.6%
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Water +79.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
2
:
1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1310.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1775.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Summer sausage
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 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 +1310.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1775.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Elk meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.62g 0g Summer sausage
Protein 19.43g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 37.91g 3.41g Summer sausage
Carbs 1.82g 0g Summer sausage
Calories 426kcal 162kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0.12g 0g Elk meat
Fiber 0.2g 0g Summer sausage
Calcium 81mg 5mg Summer sausage
Iron 2.26mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 13mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 178mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 206mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 1483mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 2.25mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Copper 0.07mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.032mg 0.019mg Summer sausage
Selenium 7.5µg 10.5µg Elk meat
Vitamin A 749IU 0IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 225µg 0µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.144mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 7µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.54mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.62mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.1mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 1.16mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.36mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 0.69mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.47mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 89mg 72mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 10.47g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 13.68g 0.97g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.161g Summer sausage
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
Summer sausage Elk meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
42%
Summer sausage
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1433mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.128g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.