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Game meat, elk, ground, raw vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between game meat, elk, ground, raw and veal

  • Game meat, elk, ground, raw has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and copper, while veal has more vitamin B3 and selenium.
  • Game meat, elk, ground, raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 36% higher.
  • Veal contains 3 times less iron than game meat, elk, ground, raw. Game meat, elk, ground, raw contains 2.75mg of iron, while veal contains 0.99mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in game meat, elk, ground, raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, ground, raw and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.

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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 16% 3.6% 28% 103% 50% 147% 84% 10% 3% 44%
Veal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
Contains more IronIron +177.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Potassium ~337mg
~equal in Sodium ~83mg

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% 5.6% 0% 31% 60% 92% 58% 78% 266% 0% 5.3% 0%
Veal
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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% 3% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.27mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 9% 69%
Protein: 21.76 g
Fats: 8.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.84 g
Other: 0.58 g
Veal
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24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +16.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12%
Contains more OtherOther +124.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~66.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 39% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.469 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.507 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.415 g
Veal
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47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Game meat, elk, ground, raw Veal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game meat, elk, ground, raw Veal DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 1.27µg 36%
Iron 2.75mg 0.99mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.89mg 8.03mg 20%
Choline 95mg 17%
Zinc 5.4mg 3.87mg 14%
Cholesterol 66mg 103mg 12%
Selenium 8µg 13.7µg 10%
Protein 21.76g 24.38g 5%
Copper 0.15mg 0.103mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.125mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.39mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.96mg 1.16mg 4%
Phosphorus 195mg 217mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.469g 3.04g 2%
Fats 8.82g 7.56g 2%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.035mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.27mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.507g 2.84g 1%
Calcium 12mg 17mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.415g 0.55g 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Folate 7µg 11µg 1%
Calories 172kcal 172kcal 0%
Magnesium 22mg 24mg 0%
Potassium 322mg 337mg 0%
Sodium 79mg 83mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 0.874mg 1.065mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.913mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 1.622mg 1.94mg 0%
Lysine 1.778mg 2.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.534mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.797mg 0.984mg 0%
Valine 1.01mg 1.347mg 0%
Histidine 0.67mg 0.885mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Game meat, elk, ground, raw Veal
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
46%
Game meat, elk, ground, raw
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Game meat, elk, ground, raw
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.429g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game meat, elk, ground, raw
Game meat, elk, ground, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game meat, elk, ground, raw
Game meat, elk, ground, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game meat, elk, ground, raw
Game meat, elk, ground, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Game meat, elk, ground, raw
Game meat, elk, ground, raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Game meat, elk, ground, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174425/nutrients
  2. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.