Ostrich vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ostrich and elk meat different?
- Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3, while elk meat is higher in copper, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 137% more than elk meat.
- Ostrich contains 4 times more selenium than elk meat. Ostrich contains 37.5µg of selenium, while elk meat contains 10.5µg.
Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types were used in this article.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +257.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +111.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~30.76g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~64.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.97g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 2.96µg | 137% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 10.5µg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.349mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 4.07mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.144mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 4.12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 6.143mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.37mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 251mg | 285mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.485mg | 5% |
| Protein | 28.49g | 30.76g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 1.342g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 0.161g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 1.212mg | 2% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 162kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 392mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.57g | 3.41g | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 0.97g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.25mg | 1.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 1.291mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.315mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.516mg | 2.513mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.407mg | 1.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 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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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
66%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.342g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
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 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.