Elk meat vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between elk meat and cervelat
- Elk meat has more iron, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin C, and selenium.
- Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% more than elk meat.
- Cervelat has 3 times less phosphorus than elk meat. Elk meat has 285mg of phosphorus, while cervelat has 111mg.
- Elk meat contains less saturated fat.
- Cervelat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cervelat is 28, while the glycemic index of elk meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.
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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 | +107.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +99.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +792.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +301.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1237.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +645.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.96µg | 5.5µg | 106% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 1300mg | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 1.342g | 11.51g | 46% |
| Fats | 3.41g | 30.43g | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 12.97g | 30% |
| Protein | 30.76g | 17.45g | 27% |
| Iron | 4.07mg | 2.04mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 111mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 24% | |
| Copper | 0.349mg | 0.15mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 20.3µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.26mg | 17% |
| Choline | 78.9mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 2.56mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 4.31mg | 11% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 362kcal | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 1.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 44IU | 6% | |
| Potassium | 392mg | 260mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.33g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.33g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.513mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.428mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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