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Elk meat vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between elk meat and frankfurter

  • Frankfurter contains less vitamin B12, iron, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus than elk meat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for elk meat is 66% higher.
  • Frankfurter has 9 times less vitamin B2 than elk meat. Elk meat has 0.37mg of vitamin B2, while frankfurter has 0.043mg.
  • Elk meat is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.1%
Contains more IronIron +239.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +534.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +103%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.5%
~equal in Selenium ~10.3µg

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% 4% 14% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +760.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +114.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.4%
Contains more FatsFats +729.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +260%

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1142.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +375.2%

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 Frankfurter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Frankfurter DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.38µg 66%
Saturated fat 1.342g 10.979g 44%
Sodium 50mg 992mg 41%
Protein 30.76g 11.16g 39%
Fats 3.41g 28.3g 38%
Iron 4.07mg 1.2mg 36%
Copper 0.349mg 0.055mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 12.048g 28%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 2.028mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.043mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.185mg 23%
Zinc 4.12mg 2.03mg 19%
Phosphorus 285mg 152mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.018mg 11%
Choline 48.6mg 9%
Calories 162kcal 316kcal 8%
Cholesterol 72mg 55mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 9mg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.765g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.2mg 2%
Potassium 392mg 316mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Carbs 0g 3.36g 1%
Calcium 5mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.36g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.31g N/A
Manganese 0.019mg 0.021mg 0%
Selenium 10.5µg 10.3µg 0%
Folate 9µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.58mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.994mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 1.055mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.487mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0.608mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0.362mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Frankfurter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 942mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.637g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.