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Elk meat vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Elk meat and Lamb

  • Elk meat has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Lamb has more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Lamb is 37% higher.
  • Lamb has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Elk meat. Elk meat has 0.485mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb has 0.13mg.
  • Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more IronIron +116.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.4%
~equal in Zinc ~4.46mg

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%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.66mg

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
Lamb
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.9%
Contains more FatsFats +514.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~0.82g

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +809.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +837.9%

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 Lamb
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Lamb Opinion
Calories 162kcal 294kcal Lamb
Protein 30.76g 24.52g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 20.94g Lamb
Cholesterol 72mg 97mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 17mg Lamb
Potassium 392mg 310mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 1.88mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.119mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 285mg 188mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 72mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.14mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 10.5µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.1mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.25mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.66mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.13mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.55µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 9µg 18µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 1.342g 8.83g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.51g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.236mg 1.05mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.183mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.908mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 2.166mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.629mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.998mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.323mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.777mg 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 Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.488g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.