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Elk meat vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between elk meat and mortadella

  • Elk meat has more vitamin B12, iron, copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, mortadella is richer in vitamin B2 and selenium.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11741% more.
  • Elk meat contains 6 times more copper than mortadella. Elk meat contains 0.349mg of copper, while mortadella contains 0.06mg.
  • Elk meat contains less saturated fat.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mortadella is 28, while the glycemic index of elk meat is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.5%
Contains more IronIron +190.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +481.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.2%

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% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41251.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.1%
Contains more FatsFats +644.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +221.1%

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
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1073.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1837.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 153mg 11741%
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.48µg 62%
Sodium 50mg 1246mg 52%
Saturated fat 1.342g 9.51g 37%
Fats 3.41g 25.39g 34%
Iron 4.07mg 1.4mg 33%
Copper 0.349mg 0.06mg 32%
Protein 30.76g 16.37g 29%
Phosphorus 285mg 97mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.13mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 11.38g 26%
Selenium 10.5µg 22.6µg 22%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 2.673mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 3.12g 20%
Zinc 4.12mg 2.1mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.44mg 15%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Calories 162kcal 311kcal 7%
Potassium 392mg 163mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Cholesterol 72mg 56mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.119mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.22mg 2%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Calcium 5mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.05g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.05g N/A
Manganese 0.019mg 0.03mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.598mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0.52mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Mortadella
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
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 ($)
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.