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Elk meat vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Elk meat and Steak different?

  • Elk meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Steak is richer in Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Steak is 39% higher.
  • Elk meat contains 4 times more Copper than Steak. While Elk meat contains 0.349mg of Copper, Steak contains only 0.085mg.
  • Elk meat has less Saturated Fat.

Game meat, elk, 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 are the varieties used in this article.

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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
7
:
3
Steak
Steak
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Copper +310.6%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Zinc +53.9%
Contains more Selenium +202.9%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Copper +310.6%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Zinc +53.9%
Contains more Selenium +202.9%

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
7
:
4
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5
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%
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 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
3
:
1
Steak
Steak
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Fats +457.8%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
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 +23.8%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Fats +457.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +845.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +456.5%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +845.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +456.5%

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 Steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Steak Opinion
Protein 30.76g 24.85g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 19.02g Steak
Calories 162kcal 271kcal Steak
Calcium 5mg 12mg Steak
Iron 4.07mg 2.4mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 163mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 279mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 58mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.349mg 0.085mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.074mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.301mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 5.149mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 9µg 6µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.2µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.236mg 1.171mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.157mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 2.142mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 2.38mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.672mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.997mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.242mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.931mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 78mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 8.443g Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.896g Steak
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 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
67%
Elk meat
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.101g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.