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Elk meat vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Elk meat and Lamb leg

  • Elk meat has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, while Lamb leg has more Selenium.
  • Lamb leg covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 30% more than Elk meat.
  • Elk meat contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb leg. While Elk meat contains 0.485mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb leg contains only 0.15mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Elk meat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.4%
Contains more IronIron +145.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.26mg
~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
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.7%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%
Contains more FatsFats +400.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.32g

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +621.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +738.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Lamb leg Opinion
Calories 162kcal 230kcal Lamb leg
Protein 30.76g 17.91g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 17.07g Lamb leg
Cholesterol 72mg 69mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 9mg Lamb leg
Potassium 392mg 249mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 1.66mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.113mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 3.32mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 170mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 56mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.21mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.02mg Lamb leg
Selenium 10.5µg 20.7µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.13mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.23mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 6.26mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.69mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.15mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.5µg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 19µg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 1.342g 7.43g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 7g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.35g Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.209mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.767mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.864mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.393mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.582mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.46mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.729mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.967mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.567mg 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 leg
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
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.088g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.