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Elk meat vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Elk meat and Mutton

  • Elk meat has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Mutton covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 62% more than Elk meat.
  • Elk meat contains 6 times more Copper than Mutton. While Elk meat contains 0.349mg of Copper, Mutton contains only 0.062mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Elk meat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).

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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%
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more CopperCopper +462.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +17%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +261.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~31mg
~equal in Potassium ~409mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~272mg

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%
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.52mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
Contains more FatsFats +225.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
~equal in Protein ~33.43g

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
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +359.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Mutton Opinion
Calories 162kcal 234kcal Mutton
Protein 30.76g 33.43g Mutton
Fats 3.41g 11.09g Mutton
Net carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Cholesterol 72mg 109mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 31mg Mutton
Calcium 5mg 10mg Mutton
Potassium 392mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 4.07mg 4.76mg Mutton
Copper 0.349mg 0.062mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 285mg 272mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 135mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.8mg Mutton
Manganese 0.019mg 0.033mg Mutton
Selenium 10.5µg 38µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.06mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.3mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 6.52mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.897mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.377mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 4.44µg Mutton
Folate 9µg 0µg Elk meat
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 1.342g 5.142g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 4.459g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.814g Mutton
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.257mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 2.293mg 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 2.513mg 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.755mg 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 1.428mg 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.948mg 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.025g Mutton
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Mutton
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
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.8g)
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 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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.