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

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Differences between elk meat and turkey neck

  • Elk meat has more vitamin B12, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, while turkey neck has more selenium.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
  • Turkey neck contains 4 times less iron than elk meat. Elk meat contains 4.07mg of iron, while turkey neck contains 1.01mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in elk meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, 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 11% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.7%
Contains more IronIron +303%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172.4%

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% 4.3% 2.4% 4.5% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.3%
Contains more FatsFats +77.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
33% 37% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +88%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +818%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Turkey neck DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.76µg 50%
Iron 4.07mg 1.01mg 38%
Selenium 10.5µg 28.6µg 33%
Protein 30.76g 16.51g 29%
Copper 0.349mg 0.142mg 23%
Phosphorus 285mg 160mg 18%
Cholesterol 72mg 115mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.211mg 12%
Choline 54mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.478g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.364mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.801mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.051mg 8%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 4.924mg 8%
Sodium 50mg 233mg 8%
Potassium 392mg 133mg 8%
Zinc 4.12mg 3.39mg 7%
Fats 3.41g 6.04g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.12mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 1.824g 2%
Calories 162kcal 125kcal 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Calcium 5mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg 1%
Saturated fat 1.342g 1.647g 1%
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.144mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 1.363mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0.432mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.532mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
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 neck
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
42%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.305g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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
  2. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.