Elk meat vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between elk meat and barbecue chicken
- Elk meat has more vitamin B12, iron, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5, while barbecue chicken has more selenium.
- Elk meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 104% more than barbecue chicken.
- Elk meat contains 8 times more vitamin B5 than barbecue chicken. While elk meat contains 1.212mg of vitamin B5, barbecue chicken contains only 0.152mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in elk meat is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +328.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +353.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +280% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +161.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +697.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +529.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.76 g
Fats:
3.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.93 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +342.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~61.41g
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Other
~0.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +564.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1165.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.96µg | 0.47µg | 104% |
| Iron | 4.07mg | 0.95mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.349mg | 0.077mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.191mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 1.78mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 22µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 0.152mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 127mg | 18% |
| Fats | 3.41g | 15.08g | 18% |
| Protein | 30.76g | 22.51g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 6.446g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 2.038g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.342g | 3.927g | 12% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 335mg | 12% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.227mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 218mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 0.055mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 255mg | 4% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 5.732mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.513mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.428mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.011g | N/A |
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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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)