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Elk meat vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Elk meat and Brotwurst?

  • Elk meat is richer than Brotwurst in Iron, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for Sodium is 46% more.
  • Elk meat has 20 times more Vitamin B5 than Brotwurst. While Elk meat has 1.212mg of Vitamin B5, Brotwurst has only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Elk meat is lower.

We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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 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% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.5%
Contains more IronIron +295.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +860%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.9%

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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1920%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~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
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.1%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%
Contains more FatsFats +715.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +302.2%

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1275.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1657.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Brotwurst Opinion
Calories 162kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Protein 30.76g 14.3g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 27.8g Brotwurst
Net carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 72mg 63mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 29mg 16mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 48mg Brotwurst
Potassium 392mg 281mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 1.03mg Elk meat
Sugar 0g 2.98g Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.08mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.1mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 134mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 1112mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.27mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 10.5µg 17µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.23mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 3.3mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.06mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.13mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.05µg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 5µg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 9.93g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.83g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.13mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.6mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.61mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.08mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.14mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.54mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.68mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.44mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1062mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.588g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.