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Deer meat vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Deer meat and Steak

  • Deer meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Steak is richer in Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Deer meat is 59% higher.
  • Deer meat contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Steak. Deer meat contains 0.26mg of Vitamin B1, while Steak contains 0.074mg.
  • Deer meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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.
Deer meat
Deer meat
7
:
3
Steak
Steak
Contains more Iron +77.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains more Copper +198.8%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Zinc +58.9%
Contains more Selenium +189.1%
Equal in Sodium - 58
Deer meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 160% 24% 129% 39% 8% 109% 85% 3% 60%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Iron +77.1%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains more Copper +198.8%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Zinc +58.9%
Contains more Selenium +189.1%
Equal in Sodium - 58

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.
Deer meat
Deer meat
8
:
3
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Deer 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% 13% 0% 0% 65% 130% 165% 52% 142% 7% 453% 0%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Deer meat
Deer meat
3
:
1
Steak
Steak
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Fats +709.4%
Equal in Other - 0.54
Deer meat
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Fats +709.4%
Equal in Other - 0.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Deer meat
Deer meat
1
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1555.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.5%
Deer meat
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.127 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1555.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Steak Opinion
Protein 29.9g 24.85g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 19.02g Steak
Calories 149kcal 271kcal Steak
Calcium 5mg 12mg Steak
Iron 4.25mg 2.4mg Deer meat
Magnesium 33mg 23mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 163mg Deer meat
Potassium 434mg 279mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 58mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.254mg 0.085mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg Deer meat
Selenium 11µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.62mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.074mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.301mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 5.149mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.5mg Deer meat
Folate 9µg 6µg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 2.2µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.133mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.157mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 2.142mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 2.38mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.672mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.997mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 1.242mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 88mg 78mg Steak
Saturated Fat 1.142g 8.443g Deer meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 0.896g Steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Steak
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
85%
Deer meat
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.301g)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat
Deer meat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat
Deer 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 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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/nutrients
  2. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.