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 2 times less vitamin B3 than grouse. Grouse contains 11.6mg of vitamin B3, while elk meat contains 6.143mg.
- 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +287.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +260% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.275mg | 0.485mg | 61% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 4.07mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 11.6mg | 6.143mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 4.12mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.058mg | 0.349mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 24% | |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 19% | |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 72mg | 11% |
| Protein | 25.94g | 30.76g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.144mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 229mg | 285mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.28mg | 0.37mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 1.342g | 6% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 3.41g | 4% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 162kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9µg | 2.96µg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 311mg | 392mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.97g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.132g | 0.161g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.513mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.428mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.071g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 Cholesterol?
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.