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Elk meat raw vs. Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Elk meat raw and Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw

  • Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is higher than Elk meat raw in Zinc, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw covers your daily Zinc needs 20% more than Elk meat raw.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Elk meat raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, elk, raw and Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw.

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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% 1.2% 28% 104% 40% 65% 69% 7.6% 1.6% 53%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.3% 29% 104% 47% 125% 83% 9.1% 0% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Potassium ~328mg
~equal in Iron ~2.78mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 3.8% 0% 35% 57% 100% 0% 88% 243% 3% 9% 47%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 74%
Protein: 22.95 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.38 g
Other: 1.22 g
20% 7% 72%
Protein: 20.23 g
Fats: 7.21 g
Carbs: 0.05 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +32.6%
Contains more FatsFats +397.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~71.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 30% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.3 g
49% 46% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.917 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.753 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.336 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +664.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat raw Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw Opinion
Calories 111kcal 146kcal Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Protein 22.95g 20.23g Elk meat raw
Fats 1.45g 7.21g Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Net carbs 0g 0.05g Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Carbs 0g 0.05g Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Cholesterol 55mg 55mg
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Elk meat raw
Calcium 4mg 11mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Potassium 312mg 328mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Iron 2.76mg 2.78mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Copper 0.12mg 0.14mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Zinc 2.4mg 4.59mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Phosphorus 161mg 194mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Sodium 58mg 70mg Elk meat raw
Vitamin E 0.19mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Manganese 0.012mg Elk meat raw
Selenium 9.8µg 20µg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Vitamin B1 0.141mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Vitamin B2 0.246mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Vitamin B3 5.322mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Vitamin B6 0.383mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Vitamin B12 1.94µg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Vitamin K 1.2µg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Folate 12µg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Choline 85.8mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Saturated Fat 0.53g 2.917g Elk meat raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.36g 2.753g Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.3g 0.336g Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Tryptophan 0.414mg 153mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Threonine 0.999mg 0.918mg Elk meat raw
Isoleucine 0.74mg 0.977mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Leucine 1.935mg 1.736mg Elk meat raw
Lysine 2.131mg 1.877mg Elk meat raw
Methionine 0.551mg 0.547mg Elk meat raw
Phenylalanine 0.91mg 0.859mg Elk meat raw
Valine 0.81mg 1.089mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Histidine 0.733mg 0.742mg Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat raw Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
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
0%
Elk meat raw
45%
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Elk meat raw
52%
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat raw
Elk meat raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat raw
Elk meat raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat raw
Elk meat raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.387g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (55 mg)
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. Elk meat raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175301/nutrients
  2. Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175293/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.