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Turkey breast vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey breast and Elk meat

  • Turkey breast has more Selenium, while Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Elk meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 106% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast contains 2 times more Selenium than Elk meat. While Turkey breast contains 22.4µg of Selenium, Elk meat contains only 10.5µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.5%
Contains more IronIron +239.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +371.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +604.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.485mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +105.9%
Contains more OtherOther +15.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +174.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +931.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey breast Elk meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Elk meat Opinion
Calories 157kcal 162kcal Elk meat
Protein 21.89g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 7.02g 3.41g Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 72mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 29mg Elk meat
Calcium 13mg 5mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 392mg Elk meat
Iron 1.2mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Copper 0.074mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Zinc 1.57mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 186mg 285mg Elk meat
Sodium 59mg 50mg Elk meat
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.018mg 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 22.4µg 10.5µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Folate 7µg 9µg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.91g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 0.97g Turkey breast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 0.161g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.957mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.704mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 1.996mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.616mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.141mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.66mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Elk meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
27%
Turkey breast
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.568g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.