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

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Important differences between Turkey ham and Elk meat

  • Turkey ham has more Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Elk meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% more.
  • Turkey ham contains 18 times more Sodium than Elk meat. Turkey ham contains 909mg of Sodium, while Elk meat contains 50mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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 +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +263.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more IronIron +307%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 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 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +270%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 +17.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +244.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +442.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Elk meat Opinion
Calories 118kcal 162kcal Elk meat
Protein 16.3g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 4g 3.41g Turkey ham
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 72mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 29mg Elk meat
Calcium 7mg 5mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 392mg Elk meat
Iron 1mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Sugar 1.2g 0g Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg Elk meat
Zinc 2.1mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 289mg 285mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 50mg Elk meat
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 38.2µg 10.5µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.144mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Folate 9µg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.2g 1.342g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 0.97g Turkey ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.161g Turkey ham
Tryptophan 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg Elk meat
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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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Elk meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Turkey ham
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. 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.