Elk meat vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between elk meat and ground beef?
- Elk meat is higher in copper, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6, yet ground beef is higher in zinc and selenium.
- Elk meat's daily need coverage for copper is 30% more.
- Elk meat has 2 times more vitamin B5 than ground beef. While elk meat has 1.212mg of vitamin B5, ground beef has only 0.512mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in elk meat is lower.
We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +70.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +341.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +358.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +182.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.76 g
Fats:
3.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.93 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +350.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +165.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +654.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.349mg | 0.079mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4.07mg | 2.27mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 1.342g | 6.073g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.96µg | 2.49µg | 20% |
| Fats | 3.41g | 15.37g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 166mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 5.84mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 19.1µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 7.322g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.171mg | 15% |
| Protein | 30.76g | 23.87g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 0.512mg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.311mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 4.026mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 0.051mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 88mg | 5% |
| Calories | 162kcal | 241kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 241mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.408g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 50mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.513mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.428mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.008g | 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
62%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.