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Elk meat vs. Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Elk meat and Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus than Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 24% more.
  • Elk meat contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw. Elk meat contains 0.144mg of Vitamin B1, while Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw contains 0.03mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw.

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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 21% 3.6% 33% 120% 0% 0% 97% 6.5% 0% 51%
Contains more IronIron +27.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Potassium ~378mg
~equal in Sodium ~50mg

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% 0% 0% 7.5% 14% 122% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.5mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
22% 2% 75%
Protein: 21.79 g
Fats: 2.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.51 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.2%
Contains more FatsFats +47%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
39% 36% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.69 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.45 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.5%

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 Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw Opinion
Calories 162kcal 114kcal Elk meat
Protein 30.76g 21.79g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 2.32g Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 81mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 29mg
Calcium 5mg 12mg Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw
Potassium 392mg 378mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 3.2mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 226mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 50mg
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 9.4µg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.03mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.06mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 6.5mg Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg Elk meat
Folate 9µg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 0.69g Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 0.63g Elk meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.45g Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.288mg Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw
Threonine 1.236mg 0.975mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.034mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.698mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.908mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.545mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.895mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.108mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.611mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
11%
Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
33%
Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw
Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw
Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw
Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (50 mg)
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. Game meat, rabbit, wild, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174347/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.