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Elk meat raw vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Elk meat raw and Pork Meat?

  • Elk meat raw is higher in Iron, yet Pork Meat is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pork Meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 52% more.
  • Elk meat raw has 2 times more Iron than Pork Meat. While Elk meat raw has 2.76mg of Iron, Pork Meat has only 1.15mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Elk meat raw is lower.

We used Game meat, elk, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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 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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +289.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.42mg
~equal in Sodium ~57mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg

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% 1.6% 6% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more OtherOther +40.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more FatsFats +142.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.45g

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +270.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.7%

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 Pork Meat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat raw Pork Meat Opinion
Calories 111kcal 143kcal Pork Meat
Protein 22.95g 26.17g Pork Meat
Fats 1.45g 3.51g Pork Meat
Cholesterol 55mg 73mg Elk meat raw
Vitamin D 10IU Pork Meat
Magnesium 23mg 29mg Pork Meat
Calcium 4mg 6mg Pork Meat
Potassium 312mg 421mg Pork Meat
Iron 2.76mg 1.15mg Elk meat raw
Copper 0.12mg 0.111mg Elk meat raw
Zinc 2.4mg 2.42mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 161mg 267mg Pork Meat
Sodium 58mg 57mg Pork Meat
Vitamin E 0.08mg Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.012mg 0.013mg Pork Meat
Selenium 9.8µg 38.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin B1 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 7.432mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.739mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B12 0.57µg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Elk meat raw
Choline 88.9mg Pork Meat
Saturated Fat 0.53g 1.198g Elk meat raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.36g 1.334g Pork Meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.3g 0.506g Pork Meat
Tryptophan 0.414mg 0.275mg Elk meat raw
Threonine 0.999mg 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 0.74mg 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 1.935mg 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.131mg 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.551mg 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 0.91mg 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 0.81mg 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 0.733mg 1.13mg Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat raw Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Elk meat raw
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat raw
Elk meat raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat raw
Elk meat raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat raw
Elk meat raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.668g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat raw
Elk meat raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.