Elk meat nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Elk meat
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 162 kcal |
| Glycemic index ⓘ Elk meat can be considered as a 0 glycemic index food as it does not have carbs. Source: https://foodstruct.com/articles/glycemic-index-of-0-no-carb-foods | 0 (low) |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 0 grams |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 16.6 (acidic) |
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 97% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 87% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 82% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 81% of foods
Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 80% of foods
Elk meat calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of elk meat | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 162 |
| Calories for different varieties of elk meat | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled (this food) | 162 | 100 g |
| Elk meat raw | 111 | 100 g |
| Game meat, elk, cooked, roasted | 146 | 100 g |
| Game meat, elk, round, separable lean only, cooked, broiled | 156 | 100 g |
Elk meat Glycemic index (GI)
Elk meat can be considered as a 0 glycemic index food as it does not have carbs. Source: https://foodstruct.com/articles/glycemic-index-of-0-no-carb-foods
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
1.7mg of 15mg
11%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.43mg of 1mg
36%
Vitamin B2:
1.1mg of 1mg
85%
Vitamin B3:
18mg of 16mg
115%
Vitamin B5:
3.6mg of 5mg
73%
Vitamin B6:
1.5mg of 1mg
112%
Folate:
27µg of 400µg
6.8%
Vitamin B12:
8.9µg of 2µg
370%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 62%
30.8 g of 50 g
30.8 g (62% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 5%
3.4 g of 65 g
3.4 g (5% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
64.9 g of 2,000 g
64.9 g (3% of DV )
Other:
0.9 g
0.9 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
825mg of 280mg
295%
Threonine:
3708mg of 1,050mg
353%
Isoleucine:
3873mg of 1,400mg
277%
Leucine:
6879mg of 2,730mg
252%
Lysine:
7539mg of 2,100mg
359%
Methionine:
2265mg of 1,050mg
216%
Phenylalanine:
3378mg of 1,750mg
193%
Valine:
4284mg of 1,820mg
235%
Histidine:
2844mg of 700mg
406%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
1.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.16 g
All nutrients for Elk meat per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% | 56% |
3.4 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 31g | 73% | 3% |
10.9 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 3.4g | 5% | 59% |
9.8 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 0g | N/A | 75% |
N/A
|
| Carbs | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% | 25% |
5.2 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 29mg | 7% | 34% |
4.8 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% | 91% |
25 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 392mg | 12% | 19% |
2.7 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 4.1mg | 51% | 13% |
1.6 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 0.35mg | 39% | 23% |
2.5 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 4.1mg | 37% | 23% |
1.5 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 41% | 18% |
1.6 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% | 72% |
9.8 times less than White bread
|
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | 55% |
2.7 times less than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | 78% | |
| Selenium | 11µg | 19% | 59% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 12% | 40% |
1.8 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 28% | 20% |
2.8 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 6.1mg | 38% | 24% |
1.6 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | 32% |
1.1 times more than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.49mg | 37% | 25% |
4.1 times more than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 123% | 23% |
4.2 times more than Pork
|
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | 65% |
6.8 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Saturated fat | 1.3g | 7% | 55% |
4.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | N/A | 65% |
10.1 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | N/A | 81% |
293 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.28mg | 0% | 53% |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 1.2mg | 0% | 47% |
1.7 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0% | 48% |
1.4 times more than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 2.3mg | 0% | 47% |
1.1 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 2.5mg | 0% | 46% |
5.6 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.76mg | 0% | 47% |
7.9 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0% | 49% |
1.7 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 1.4mg | 0% | 47% |
1.4 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.95mg | 0% | 48% |
1.3 times more than Turkey meat
|
| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 90% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 87% |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 162
% Daily Value*
5.2%
Total Fat
3.4g
6.1%
Saturated Fat 1.3g
0
Trans Fat
0g
24%
Cholesterol 72mg
2.2%
Sodium 50mg
0
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
31g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
5mg
0.5%
Iron
4.1mg
51%
Potassium
392mg
12%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
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