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Elk meat vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Elk meat and Bratwurst

  • Elk meat has more Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, however, Bratwurst has more Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Elk meat is 38% higher.
  • Bratwurst has 4 times less Copper than Elk meat. Elk meat has 0.349mg of Copper, while Bratwurst has 0.08mg.
  • Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +307%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.67µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.1%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
Contains more FatsFats +672.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +212.2%

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +724.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +881.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 162kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 30.76g 12.2g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 72mg 78mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 15mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 7mg Bratwurst
Potassium 392mg 283mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 1mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.08mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.47mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 130mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 848mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 10.5µg 14.1µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.213mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 3.11mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.69mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.2mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.67µg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 4µg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 6.08g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.58g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.107mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.465mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 0.81mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 0.903mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.364mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.405mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.464mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.395mg Elk meat
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.738g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.