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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.

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
7
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Iron +190.7%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.8%
Contains more Potassium +140.5%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Copper +481.7%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +115.2%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Iron +190.7%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.8%
Contains more Potassium +140.5%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Copper +481.7%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
7
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41251.4%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Mortadella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41251.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Protein +87.9%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Fats +644.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +221.1%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Mortadella
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 Protein +87.9%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Fats +644.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +221.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1073.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1837.9%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1073.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 30.76g 16.37g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 162kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 5mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 4.07mg 1.4mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 97mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 163mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 1246mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.1mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.06mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 10.5µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.22mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.119mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 2.673mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.44mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.13mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 3µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.48µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.152mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.633mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.708mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.213mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.262mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.394mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.598mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.735mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.52mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 1.342g 9.51g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 3.12g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic 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 Mortadella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
67%
Elk meat
2972%
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 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 ($)
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. 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.