Lamb leg vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lamb leg and elk meat
- Lamb leg has more selenium, while elk meat has more iron, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and zinc.
- Lamb leg covers your daily need for saturated fat, 30% more than elk meat.
- Lamb leg contains 2 times more selenium than elk meat. While lamb leg contains 20.7µg of selenium, elk meat contains only 10.5µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in elk meat is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +145.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +208.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.7% |
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 FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +161.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +223.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +400.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
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Water
~64.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +621.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +738.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.66mg | 4.07mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 1.342g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.349mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.485mg | 26% |
| Protein | 17.91g | 30.76g | 26% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 3.41g | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.96µg | 19% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 10.5µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 285mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 0.97g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.37mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 1.212mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 0.161g | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 4.12mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 392mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 162kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 6.143mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.144mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 1.291mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 2.513mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 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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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?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.088g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.