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

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Differences between Elk meat and Beef tenderloin

  • Elk meat has more Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Beef tenderloin has more Selenium.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 42% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Elk meat. Elk meat contains 1.212mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Elk meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
8
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2
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
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%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Selenium +118.1%
Equal in Zinc - 4.03
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Beef tenderloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
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%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Selenium +118.1%
Equal in Zinc - 4.03

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
8
:
0
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
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%
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%
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%
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
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
2
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Fats +621.4%
Contains more Other +247.8%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
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
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Fats +621.4%
Contains more Other +247.8%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk meat Beef tenderloin
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 Elk meat Beef tenderloin Opinion
Protein 30.76g 23.9g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Calories 162kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 5mg 9mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 4.07mg 3.11mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 22mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 203mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 331mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 57mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 4.03mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.123mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.014mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.09mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.26mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 3mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.25mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.25mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 8µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.46µg Elk meat
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.268mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 1.044mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.075mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.889mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.989mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.612mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.933mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.163mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.818mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 85mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 9.72g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1g Beef tenderloin
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
Elk meat Beef tenderloin
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
67%
Elk meat
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
54%
Beef tenderloin

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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.