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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% 27% 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 ~0IU

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 Opinion
Calories 162kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 30.76g 11.16g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 28.3g Frankfurter
Net carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 72mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 29mg 9mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 12mg Frankfurter
Potassium 392mg 316mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 1.2mg Elk meat
Sugar 0g 1.31g Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.055mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.03mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 152mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 992mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.2mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.019mg 0.021mg Frankfurter
Selenium 10.5µg 10.3µg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.018mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.043mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 2.028mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.185mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.38µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 9µg 10µg Frankfurter
Choline 48.6mg Frankfurter
Saturated Fat 1.342g 10.979g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.765g Frankfurter
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.121mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.519mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.58mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 0.994mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.055mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.319mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.487mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.608mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.362mg Elk meat
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 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
26%
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.