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Elk meat vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Elk meat and Chicken liver different?

  • Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 than Elk meat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 568% higher.
  • Elk meat has less Cholesterol.

Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +70.4%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +120.9%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Manganese +1242.1%
Contains more Selenium +420%
Equal in Phosphorus - 297
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +70.4%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +120.9%
Contains more Copper +41%
Contains more Manganese +1242.1%
Contains more Selenium +420%
Equal in Phosphorus - 297

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +380.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.9%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +460.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +380.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.9%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +460.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Fats +41.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +17.8%
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Fats +41.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +17.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.2%
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Protein 30.76g 16.92g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 4.83g Chicken liver
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Calories 162kcal 119kcal Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 8mg Chicken liver
Iron 4.07mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 29mg 19mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 392mg 230mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 71mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.67mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.019mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 10.5µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 0IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 9µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.176mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.725mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.813mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.512mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.332mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.432mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.824mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.998mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.507mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 345mg Elk meat
Trans Fat 0.065g Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 1.563g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 1.249g Chicken liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.306g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
67%
Elk meat
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.