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Rabbit Meat vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rabbit Meat and Beef different?

  • Rabbit Meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, and Copper, while Beef is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Rabbit Meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 96% more than Beef.
  • Rabbit Meat contains 2 times more Copper than Beef. Rabbit Meat contains 0.176mg of Copper, while Beef contains 0.097mg.
  • Beef is lower in Cholesterol.

Game meat, rabbit, wild, cooked, stewed and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +59.5%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +81.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.5%
Contains more Selenium +67.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 259
Equal in Potassium - 352
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 182% 23% 103% 31% 6% 65% 59% 0% 83%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +59.5%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +81.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.5%
Contains more Selenium +67.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 259
Equal in Potassium - 352

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.
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Beef
Contains more Vitamin E +64%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.76
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 5% 17% 120% 0% 79% 6% 814% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +64%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.76
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Other +950%
Contains more Fats +86.3%
Equal in Water - 65.71
33% 4% 61% 2%
Protein: 33.02 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.37 g
Other: 2.1 g
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Other +950%
Contains more Fats +86.3%
Equal in Water - 65.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.8%
39% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.68 g
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rabbit Meat Beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Rabbit Meat Beef Opinion
Protein 33.02g 27.55g Rabbit Meat
Fats 3.51g 6.54g Beef
Calories 173kcal 169kcal Rabbit Meat
Calcium 18mg 13mg Rabbit Meat
Iron 4.85mg 3.04mg Rabbit Meat
Magnesium 31mg 14mg Rabbit Meat
Phosphorus 240mg 259mg Beef
Potassium 343mg 352mg Beef
Sodium 45mg 54mg Rabbit Meat
Zinc 2.38mg 3.7mg Beef
Copper 0.176mg 0.097mg Rabbit Meat
Manganese 0.009mg Beef
Selenium 15.2µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.25mg Rabbit Meat
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.074mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 6.4mg 5.76mg Rabbit Meat
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 8µg 7µg Rabbit Meat
Vitamin B12 6.51µg 4.21µg Rabbit Meat
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.359mg Rabbit Meat
Threonine 1.477mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.567mg 1.52mg Rabbit Meat
Leucine 2.573mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 2.891mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.826mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.355mg 1.299mg Rabbit Meat
Valine 1.678mg 1.603mg Rabbit Meat
Histidine 0.926mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 123mg 85mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Rabbit Meat
Saturated Fat 1.05g 2.595g Rabbit Meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.68g 0.532g Rabbit Meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rabbit Meat Beef
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
88%
Rabbit Meat
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Rabbit Meat
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rabbit Meat
Rabbit Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rabbit Meat
Rabbit Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.545g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Rabbit Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174348/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.