Goat vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between goat and elk meat
- Goat has more vitamin B2 and zinc, while elk meat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper.
- Elk meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 74% higher.
- Elk meat contains 2 times less vitamin B2 than goat. Goat contains 0.61mg of vitamin B2, while elk meat contains 0.37mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +148.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.5% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 2.96µg | 74% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.485mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 24% | |
| Choline | 106.4mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.61mg | 0.37mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.95mg | 6.143mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 201mg | 285mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 5.27mg | 4.12mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 29mg | 7% |
| Protein | 27.1g | 30.76g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.303mg | 0.349mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.144mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.73mg | 4.07mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.93g | 1.342g | 2% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 11.8µg | 10.5µg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.36g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 162kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.042mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Fats | 3.03g | 3.41g | 1% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 392mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.23g | 0.161g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.403mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.29mg | 1.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.371mg | 1.291mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.258mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.016mg | 2.513mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.452mg | 1.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.565mg | 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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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.412g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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