Elk meat vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Elk meat and Pork loin
- Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
- Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 101% more.
- Elk meat contains 6 times more Copper than Pork loin. Elk meat contains 0.349mg of Copper, while Pork loin contains 0.056mg.
- Elk meat contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +415.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +523.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +216.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +161.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +458.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +525.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +268.9% |
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Water
~66.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +478.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +732.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 162kcal | 198kcal |
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| Protein | 30.76g | 19.74g |
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| Fats | 3.41g | 12.58g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Cholesterol | 72mg | 63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 392mg | 356mg |
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| Iron | 4.07mg | 0.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.349mg | 0.056mg |
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| Zinc | 4.12mg | 1.74mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 197mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 50mg | |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 10.5µg | 33.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 0.901mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 4.58mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 0.723mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.472mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.96µg | 0.53µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 69.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.342g | 4.36g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.97g | 5.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 1.34g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.244mg |
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| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0.891mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 0.91mg |
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| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.572mg |
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| Lysine | 2.513mg | 1.766mg |
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| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0.514mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0.785mg |
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| Valine | 1.428mg | 1.064mg |
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| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0.77mg |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.018g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (50 mg)
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.