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Elk meat vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Elk meat and Bockwurst different?

  • Elk meat is higher than Bockwurst in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Elk meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 87% more than Bockwurst.
  • Elk meat contains 4 times more Iron than Bockwurst. Elk meat contains 4.07mg of Iron, while Bockwurst contains 1.15mg.
  • Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol.

Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types were used 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 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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.2%
Contains more IronIron +253.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +249%
Contains more ZincZinc +99%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +720%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +800%
~equal in Selenium ~11.3µg

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 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.616mg

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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
Contains more FatsFats +658.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +197.8%

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
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1254.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1346%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 162kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 30.76g 14.03g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 72mg 93mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 26mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 392mg 270mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 1.15mg Elk meat
Sugar 0g 1.33g Elk meat
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.349mg 0.1mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.07mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 169mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 756mg Elk meat
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.38mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 10.5µg 11.3µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.233mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 5.616mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.891mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.378mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.86µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 9µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 1.342g 10.256g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.328g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.275mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 1.236mg 0.613mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.677mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.107mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.166mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.333mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.556mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.767mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.513mg Elk meat
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
62%
Elk meat
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 706mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.