Mutton vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mutton and elk meat
- Mutton has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and iron, while elk meat has more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Mutton covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 62% more than elk meat.
- Mutton contains 4 times more saturated fat than elk meat. While mutton contains 5.142g of saturated fat, elk meat contains only 1.342g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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 | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +261.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +462.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63% |
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 EVitamin E | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +225.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
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Protein
~30.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +359.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +405.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.9% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.44µg | 2.96µg | 62% |
| Selenium | 38µg | 10.5µg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.349mg | 32% |
| Choline | 100.6mg | 18% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.142g | 1.342g | 17% |
| Zinc | 5.93mg | 4.12mg | 16% |
| Fats | 11.09g | 3.41g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 72mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.459g | 0.97g | 9% |
| Iron | 4.76mg | 4.07mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.377mg | 0.485mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.144mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 1.212mg | 6% |
| Protein | 33.43g | 30.76g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.161g | 4% |
| Calories | 234kcal | 162kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.52mg | 6.143mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 285mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 392mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.08g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.08g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.257mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.403mg | 1.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.588mg | 1.291mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.764mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.999mg | 2.513mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.918mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.399mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.678mg | 1.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.975mg | 0.948mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 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
75%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.8g)
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 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.