Elk meat vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are elk meat and salmon different?
- Elk meat is higher in iron, zinc, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12; however, salmon is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for salmon is 56% higher.
- Elk meat contains 12 times more iron than salmon. While elk meat contains 4.07mg of iron, salmon contains only 0.34mg.
Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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 IronIron | +1097.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +612.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +858.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +294.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +174.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +107.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +136.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +262.2% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +331% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2728% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 41.4µg | 56% |
| Iron | 4.07mg | 0.34mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 0.43mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.349mg | 0.049mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 4.553g | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.135mg | 18% |
| Protein | 30.76g | 22.1g | 17% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 0.34mg | 16% |
| Fats | 3.41g | 12.35g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.647mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 8.045mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 4.181g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 69µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.96µg | 2.8µg | 7% |
| Folate | 9µg | 34µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 1.475mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.342g | 2.397g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 252mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 1.14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 206kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 384mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 61mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.796mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.513mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.428mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.055g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $13)
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 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.