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Beefsteak vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beefsteak and Elk meat?

  • Beefsteak is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Elk meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 66% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Elk meat. Beefsteak has 5.951g of Saturated Fat, while Elk meat has 1.342g.

We used Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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.
Beefsteak
Beefsteak
3
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7
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Contains more Selenium +174.3%
Contains more Iron +149.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Copper +378.1%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Beefsteak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
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 +340%
Contains more Zinc +17.7%
Contains more Selenium +174.3%
Contains more Iron +149.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Copper +378.1%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%

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.
Beefsteak
Beefsteak
3
:
6
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.5%
Beefsteak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
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 B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beefsteak
Beefsteak
1
:
3
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +343.1%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +328.6%
Beefsteak
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +343.1%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +328.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beefsteak
Beefsteak
2
:
1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +549.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Beefsteak
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 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 +549.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Elk meat Opinion
Protein 26.72g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 15.11g 3.41g Beefsteak
Calories 250kcal 162kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 5mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 23mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 213mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 340mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 57mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.85mg 4.12mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.009mg 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 28.8µg 10.5µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 6.143mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.485mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.054mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.099mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.23mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.687mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.309mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.842mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 79mg 72mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 5.951g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 0.97g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 0.161g Beefsteak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak 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
45%
Beefsteak
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
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 - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.609g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.