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

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Important differences between elk meat and turkey ham

  • Elk meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, turkey ham is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 90% more.
  • Elk meat contains 8 times more vitamin B6 than turkey ham. Elk meat contains 0.485mg of vitamin B6, while turkey ham contains 0.06mg.
  • Elk meat contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.

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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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more IronIron +307%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +263.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~289mg

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% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +270%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.7%
Contains more FatsFats +17.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +244.4%

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
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +442.2%

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 ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Turkey ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.8µg 90%
Selenium 10.5µg 38.2µg 50%
Copper 0.349mg 39%
Iron 4.07mg 1mg 38%
Sodium 50mg 909mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.06mg 33%
Protein 30.76g 16.3g 29%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 24%
Zinc 4.12mg 2.1mg 18%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 4.12mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.27mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.23mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.873g 5%
Potassium 392mg 253mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 16mg 3%
Cholesterol 72mg 64mg 3%
Folate 9µg 2%
Calories 162kcal 118kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Phosphorus 285mg 289mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.1g 1%
Saturated fat 1.342g 1.2g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 1.337g 1%
Fats 3.41g 4g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.1g N/A
Calcium 5mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Turkey ham
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
62%
Elk meat
24%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.