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Brotwurst vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between brotwurst and elk meat?

  • Elk meat is richer than brotwurst in iron, vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 46% more.
  • Brotwurst has 7 times more saturated fat than elk meat. While brotwurst has 9.93g of saturated fat, elk meat has only 1.342g.
  • The amount of sodium in elk meat is lower.

We used Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 CalciumCalcium +860%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.5%
Contains more IronIron +295.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%

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.
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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1920%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 +715.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +302.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.1%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 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 +1275.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1657.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Elk meat DV% diff.
Sodium 1112mg 50mg 46%
Saturated fat 9.93g 1.342g 39%
Iron 1.03mg 4.07mg 38%
Fats 27.8g 3.41g 38%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2.96µg 38%
Protein 14.3g 30.76g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 0.97g 31%
Copper 0.08mg 0.349mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.485mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1.212mg 23%
Phosphorus 134mg 285mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 6.143mg 18%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.12mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.161g 18%
Selenium 17µg 10.5µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.37mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.144mg 9%
Calories 323kcal 162kcal 8%
Calcium 48mg 5mg 4%
Potassium 281mg 392mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 29mg 3%
Cholesterol 63mg 72mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.55mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.126mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Elk meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1062mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.588g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.

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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.