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Elk meat vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Elk meat and Goat

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Copper, while Goat has more Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 74% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted.

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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%
Goat
Goat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 5.1% 36% 140% 101% 144% 86% 11% 5.5% 64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.4%
~equal in Potassium ~405mg
~equal in Iron ~3.73mg

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%
Goat
Goat
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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% 6.8% 0% 23% 141% 74% 0% 0% 149% 3% 3.8% 58%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +148.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Goat
Goat
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27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.5%
Contains more FatsFats +12.5%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.21g

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
Goat
Goat
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37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Goat Opinion
Calories 162kcal 143kcal Elk meat
Protein 30.76g 27.1g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 3.03g Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 75mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 0mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 17mg Goat
Potassium 392mg 405mg Goat
Iron 4.07mg 3.73mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.303mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 5.27mg Goat
Phosphorus 285mg 201mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 86mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.34mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.042mg Goat
Selenium 10.5µg 11.8µg Goat
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.09mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.61mg Goat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 3.95mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.19µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.2µg Goat
Folate 9µg 5µg Elk meat
Choline 106.4mg Goat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 0.93g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 1.36g Goat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.23g Goat
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.403mg Goat
Threonine 1.236mg 1.29mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.371mg Goat
Leucine 2.293mg 2.258mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 2.016mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.726mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.941mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.452mg Goat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.565mg 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 Goat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
62%
Elk meat
35%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
59%
Goat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.412g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.