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

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How are elk meat and turkey meat different?

  • Elk meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, copper, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, while turkey meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Elk meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 81% more than turkey meat.
  • Elk meat contains 4 times more copper than turkey meat. Elk meat contains 0.349mg of copper, while turkey meat contains 0.093mg.
  • Elk meat is lower in cholesterol.

Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64%
Contains more IronIron +273.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +275.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%
Contains more FatsFats +116.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~28.55g
~equal in Water ~63.52g

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% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1216.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.02µg 81%
Iron 4.07mg 1.09mg 37%
Selenium 10.5µg 29.8µg 35%
Copper 0.349mg 0.093mg 28%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 9.573mg 21%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Zinc 4.12mg 2.48mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.119g 13%
Cholesterol 72mg 109mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.616mg 10%
Phosphorus 285mg 223mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.045mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.281mg 7%
Fats 3.41g 7.39g 6%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.948mg 5%
Potassium 392mg 239mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.342g 2.155g 4%
Protein 30.76g 28.55g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 2.647g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.07mg 3%
Sodium 50mg 103mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Calories 162kcal 189kcal 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 14mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.06g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 30mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.014mg 0%
Folate 9µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

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 - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.813g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.