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Elk meat vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between elk meat and luncheon meat?

  • Elk meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, copper, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, yet luncheon meat is richer in selenium.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
  • Elk meat has 12 times more copper than luncheon meat. Elk meat has 0.349mg of copper, while luncheon meat has 0.03mg.
  • Elk meat contains less saturated fat.

We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned types in this comparison.

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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 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.7%
Contains more IronIron +319.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1063.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +264.8%
~equal in Calcium ~5mg

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% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +221.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.8%
Contains more FatsFats +274.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +213.3%
~equal in Water ~65.87g

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
35% 51% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +486.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +872%

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 Luncheon meat
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Luncheon meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.92µg 85%
Selenium 10.5µg 38.3µg 51%
Iron 4.07mg 0.97mg 39%
Copper 0.349mg 0.03mg 35%
Sodium 50mg 820mg 33%
Protein 30.76g 17.5g 27%
Zinc 4.12mg 2.15mg 18%
Phosphorus 285mg 170mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.272mg 16%
Fats 3.41g 12.77g 14%
Saturated fat 1.342g 3.944g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 5.685g 12%
Choline 63.9mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.213mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.613mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.565g 9%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 5.225mg 6%
Potassium 392mg 300mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.16mg 3%
Cholesterol 72mg 78mg 2%
Folate 9µg 0µg 2%
Calories 162kcal 189kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.128mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.037mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.04g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.04g N/A
Calcium 5mg 5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Luncheon meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 770mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.602g)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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

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.