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

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How are Elk meat and Chicken thigh different?

  • Elk meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Chicken thigh is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Elk meat is 110% higher.
  • Elk meat contains 4 times more Copper than Chicken thigh. While Elk meat contains 0.349mg of Copper, Chicken thigh contains only 0.09mg.
  • Elk meat has less Cholesterol.

Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
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% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.4%
Contains more IronIron +178.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +287.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.2%

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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +797%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.285mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg
~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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +202.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +14.4%
~equal in Protein ~28.18g
~equal in Water ~59.31g

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
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +293.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1409.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Chicken thigh Opinion
Calories 162kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Protein 30.76g 28.18g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 10.3g Chicken thigh
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 72mg 102mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 29mg 26mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 392mg 259mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 1.46mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.09mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.79mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 199mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 95mg Elk meat
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.019mg 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 10.5µg 20.5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.088mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.255mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.38mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.33µg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 9µg
Saturated Fat 1.342g 2.78g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 3.82g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.236mg 1.188mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.293mg 2.115mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 2.384mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 1.121mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.397mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.874mg Elk meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Chicken thigh
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 Chicken thigh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
62%
Elk meat
34%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.438g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 ($)
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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.