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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% 5.3% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.96µg 90%
Selenium 38.2µg 10.5µg 50%
Copper 0.349mg 39%
Iron 1mg 4.07mg 38%
Sodium 909mg 50mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.485mg 33%
Protein 16.3g 30.76g 29%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 24%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.12mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 6.143mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.37mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.144mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.161g 5%
Potassium 253mg 392mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Magnesium 16mg 29mg 3%
Cholesterol 64mg 72mg 3%
Folate 9µg 2%
Calories 118kcal 162kcal 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Phosphorus 289mg 285mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Saturated fat 1.2g 1.342g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 0.97g 1%
Fats 4g 3.41g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Calcium 7mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 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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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.