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Elk meat vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between elk meat and meatball

  • Elk meat has more vitamin B12, iron, copper, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, meatball has more manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for elk meat is 82% higher.
  • Meatball has 3 times less copper than elk meat. Elk meat has 0.349mg of copper, while meatball has 0.123mg.
  • Elk meat is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.4%
Contains more IronIron +129.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1384.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~31mg

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% 7.3% 8.4% 1.5% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +196%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.136mg

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
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.6%
Contains more WaterWater +21%
Contains more FatsFats +551.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%

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
38% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +847.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1978.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Meatball DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1µg 82%
Protein 30.76g 14.4g 33%
Iron 4.07mg 1.77mg 29%
Fats 3.41g 22.21g 29%
Saturated fat 1.342g 7.627g 29%
Sodium 50mg 666mg 27%
Copper 0.349mg 0.123mg 25%
Zinc 4.12mg 1.66mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.202mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 3.346g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 9.188g 21%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 3.108mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.23mg 11%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.282mg 11%
Selenium 10.5µg 15.3µg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Calcium 5mg 80mg 8%
Choline 45.2mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.2µg 7%
Folate 9µg 36µg 7%
Phosphorus 285mg 239mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.924mg 6%
Calories 162kcal 286kcal 6%
Potassium 392mg 296mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.06g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Cholesterol 72mg 66mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.136mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.42mg 1%
Starch 2.25g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.76g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 29mg 31mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.577g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.07g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.285g)
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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.