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Beef tenderloin vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef tenderloin and Elk meat

  • Beef tenderloin has more Selenium, while Elk meat has more Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 42% higher.
  • Elk meat contains 2 times less Selenium than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 22.9µg of Selenium, while Elk meat contains 10.5µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Elk meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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.
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
2
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8
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Selenium +118.1%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Copper +183.7%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Equal in Zinc - 4.12
Beef tenderloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Selenium +118.1%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Copper +183.7%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Equal in Zinc - 4.12

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.
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
0
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8
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.3%
Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
2
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2
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +621.4%
Contains more Other +247.8%
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Water +34.2%
Beef tenderloin
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +621.4%
Contains more Other +247.8%
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Water +34.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
2
:
1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +958.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Beef tenderloin
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +958.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Elk meat Opinion
Protein 23.9g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 24.6g 3.41g Beef tenderloin
Calories 324kcal 162kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 5mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 22mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 203mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 331mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 57mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.03mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Copper 0.123mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 22.9µg 10.5µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 3mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 8µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.044mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.889mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 1.989mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.612mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.163mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.818mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 85mg 72mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 9.72g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 0.97g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.161g Beef tenderloin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

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Beef tenderloin Elk meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.378g)
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 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 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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.