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Elk meat vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Elk meat and Liver

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin C in Liver is higher than in Elk meat.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 655% more than Elk meat.
  • 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 Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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%
Liver
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +340.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1478.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +542.9%
~equal in Sodium ~49mg

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%
Liver
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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 79% 1080% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +530.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1711.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Liver
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +29%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
~equal in Water ~64.32g

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
Liver
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46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +552.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.41g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Liver Opinion
Calories 162kcal 165kcal Liver
Protein 30.76g 26.02g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 4.4g Liver
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Net carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Cholesterol 72mg 355mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 14mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 10mg Liver
Potassium 392mg 150mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 17.92mg Liver
Copper 0.349mg 0.634mg Liver
Zinc 4.12mg 6.72mg Liver
Phosphorus 285mg 241mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 49mg Liver
Vitamin A 0IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A 0µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 10.5µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.57mg Liver
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 18.67µg Liver
Folate 9µg 163µg Liver
Saturated Fat 1.342g 1.41g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 0.63g Elk meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.05g Liver
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.236mg 1.107mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.293mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.513mg 2.007mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.645mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.428mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.948mg 0.708mg Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Liver
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
366%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.