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Elk meat vs. Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between elk meat and beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw

  • Elk meat has more vitamin B12, copper, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1; however, beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw has more selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for elk meat is 31% higher.
  • Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw has 5 times less copper than elk meat. Elk meat has 0.349mg of copper, while beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw has 0.072mg.
  • Elk meat is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, 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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3.6% 28% 84% 24% 131% 79% 8.6% 1.3% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more IronIron +81.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +384.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.1%

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 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% 1.3% 3.4% 1.5% 11% 35% 95% 36% 85% 276% 2% 4.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
20% 10% 69%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 10 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.8%
Contains more OtherOther +63.6%
Contains more FatsFats +193.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.345 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +332.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.3%

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 Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.21µg 31%
Copper 0.349mg 0.072mg 31%
Iron 4.07mg 2.24mg 23%
Protein 30.76g 20g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.151mg 17%
Phosphorus 285mg 184mg 14%
Choline 66.1mg 12%
Saturated fat 1.342g 3.927g 12%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.601mg 12%
Selenium 10.5µg 16.6µg 11%
Fats 3.41g 10g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.042mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.369mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 4.194g 8%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 5.072mg 7%
Zinc 4.12mg 4.79mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.17mg 3%
Potassium 392mg 321mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 20mg 2%
Cholesterol 72mg 65mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.345g 1%
Folate 9µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Calories 162kcal 176kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Sodium 50mg 66mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.54g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.102mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0.775mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.885mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 1.658mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0.515mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.781mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0.983mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0.65mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
62%
Elk meat
45%
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
46%
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.585g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/nutrients
  2. Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174030/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.