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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 for 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% 0.67% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.96µg 106%
Iron 1.2mg 4.07mg 36%
Copper 0.074mg 0.349mg 31%
Zinc 1.57mg 4.12mg 23%
Selenium 22.4µg 10.5µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.37mg 20%
Protein 21.89g 30.76g 18%
Phosphorus 186mg 285mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 1.212mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 0.161g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.144mg 7%
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 6.143mg 6%
Fats 7.02g 3.41g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.66g 0.97g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Potassium 275mg 392mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.91g 1.342g 3%
Cholesterol 65mg 72mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 5mg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 29mg 1%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Calories 157kcal 162kcal 0%
Sodium 59mg 50mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.485mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.957mg 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 1.704mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.996mg 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.616mg 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 1.126mg 0%
Valine 1.141mg 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.66mg 0.948mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
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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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.