Brisket vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brisket and elk meat different?
- Brisket is richer in selenium and zinc, while elk meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Elk meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 35% more than brisket.
- Brisket contains 5 times more saturated fat than elk meat. Brisket contains 7.305g of saturated fat, while elk meat contains 1.342g.
Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types were 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +249% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +113.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +440.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +221.4% |
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Protein
~30.76g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +717.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +323% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 2.96µg | 35% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 10.5µg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.349mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 1.342g | 27% |
| Fats | 18.42g | 3.41g | 23% |
| Zinc | 6.69mg | 4.12mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 4.07mg | 21% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 20% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 0.97g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.485mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 285mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.37mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 1.212mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 6.143mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 72mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.144mg | 7% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 162kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 392mg | 5% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 30.76g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 0.161g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.55mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 1.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 1.291mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.513mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 1.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.948mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.963g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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)