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Grouse vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between grouse and elk meat

  • Grouse has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3; however, elk meat is higher in iron, zinc, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Grouse covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 61% more than elk meat.
  • Elk meat contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than grouse. Grouse contains 1.275mg of Vitamin B6, while elk meat contains 0.485mg.
  • Grouse has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw 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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26%
Contains more IronIron +601.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +501.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +707.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Calcium ~5mg
~equal in Sodium ~50mg

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.
Grouse
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 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% 0% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.96µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more FatsFats +287.5%
Contains more OtherOther +260%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2209.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grouse Elk meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Elk meat Opinion
Calories 112kcal 162kcal Elk meat
Protein 25.94g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 0.88g 3.41g Elk meat
Cholesterol 40mg 72mg Grouse
Magnesium 32mg 29mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Potassium 311mg 392mg Elk meat
Iron 0.58mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Copper 0.058mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Zinc 0.51mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 229mg 285mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 50mg
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Grouse
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.55mg Grouse
Manganese 0.016mg 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 6.143mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.485mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Folate 9µg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 0.13g 1.342g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 0.97g Elk meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.161g Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg Elk meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grouse Elk meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
74%
Grouse
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (50 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/nutrients
  2. 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.