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Bear meat vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bear meat and Elk meat different?

  • Bear meat is higher in Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Elk meat is richer in Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bear meat is 83% higher.
  • Bear meat contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Elk meat. While Bear meat contains 3.54g of Saturated Fat, Elk meat contains only 1.342g.

Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more IronIron +163.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +149.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%
~equal in Calcium ~5mg
~equal in Selenium ~10.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +292.7%
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%
Contains more OtherOther +40.6%
~equal in Protein ~30.76g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +483.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1390.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bear meat Elk meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Bear meat Elk meat Opinion
Calories 259kcal 162kcal Bear meat
Protein 32.42g 30.76g Bear meat
Fats 13.39g 3.41g Bear meat
Cholesterol 98mg 72mg Elk meat
Magnesium 23mg 29mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Potassium 263mg 392mg Elk meat
Iron 10.73mg 4.07mg Bear meat
Copper 0.148mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Zinc 10.27mg 4.12mg Bear meat
Phosphorus 170mg 285mg Elk meat
Sodium 71mg 50mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 11.2µg 10.5µg Bear meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.37mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Bear meat
Folate 6µg 9µg Elk meat
Choline 122.3mg Bear meat
Saturated Fat 3.54g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.66g 0.97g Bear meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 0.161g Bear 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
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g Bear meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Elk meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
57%
Bear meat
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.198g)
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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.