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Elk meat vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Elk meat and Turkey breast

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Turkey breast has more Selenium.
  • Elk meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 106% more than Turkey breast.
  • Elk meat contains 5 times more Copper than Turkey breast. While Elk meat contains 0.349mg of Copper, Turkey breast contains only 0.074mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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.
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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.5%
Contains more IronIron +239.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +371.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.018mg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +604.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.48mg
~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
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.5%
Contains more FatsFats +105.9%
Contains more OtherOther +15.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.05g

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
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +174.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +931.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 162kcal 157kcal Elk meat
Protein 30.76g 21.89g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 7.02g Turkey breast
Cholesterol 72mg 65mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 29mg 24mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 13mg Turkey breast
Potassium 392mg 275mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 1.2mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.074mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 1.57mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 186mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 59mg Elk meat
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.018mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 22.4µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.058mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.115mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 5.2mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.621mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.48mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.42µg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 7µg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 1.91g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 2.66g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.66g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.242mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.957mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.099mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.704mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.996mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.616mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.857mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.141mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.66mg Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast
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 Turkey breast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
62%
Elk meat
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.568g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.