Lamb vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lamb and elk meat
- Lamb has more selenium; however, elk meat has more iron, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for lamb is 37% higher.
- Elk meat has 3 times less selenium than lamb. Lamb has 26.4µg of selenium, while elk meat has 10.5µg.
- Elk meat is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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 ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +273.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +514.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +809.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +837.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 1.342g | 34% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 10.5µg | 29% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 3.41g | 27% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 4.07mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.485mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.349mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 0.97g | 20% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.96µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 285mg | 14% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 30.76g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 1.212mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.161g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.37mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 72mg | 8% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 162kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.144mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 6.143mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 4.12mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 392mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 72mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.291mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.513mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.948mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.488g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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