Veal vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Veal and Elk meat
- Veal has more Vitamin B3, however, Elk meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
- Elk meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 70% more than Veal.
- Elk meat contains 2 times less Saturated Fat than Veal. Veal contains 3.04g of Saturated Fat, while Elk meat contains 1.342g.
Food varieties used in this article are Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +311.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +238.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +133.1% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.2% |
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Carbs
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Water
~64.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +192.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +241.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.9% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 162kcal |
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| Protein | 24.38g | 30.76g |
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| Fats | 7.56g | 3.41g |
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| Cholesterol | 103mg | 72mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 337mg | 392mg |
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| Iron | 0.99mg | 4.07mg |
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| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.349mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 4.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 217mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 50mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.55mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 13.7µg | 10.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.144mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.03mg | 6.143mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 1.212mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.39mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.27µg | 2.96µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 95mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.04g | 1.342g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.84g | 0.97g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.55g | 0.161g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0.275mg |
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| Threonine | 1.065mg | 1.236mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 1.291mg |
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| Leucine | 1.94mg | 2.293mg |
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| Lysine | 2.009mg | 2.513mg |
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| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0.755mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.984mg | 1.126mg |
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| Valine | 1.347mg | 1.428mg |
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| Histidine | 0.885mg | 0.948mg |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.698g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.