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Steak vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Steak and Bear meat

  • Steak is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Bear meat is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bear meat is 104% higher.
  • Steak contains 3 times more Selenium than Bear meat. Steak contains 31.8µg of Selenium, while Bear meat contains 11.2µg.
  • Bear meat contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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.
Steak
Steak
4
:
4
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains less Sodium -18.3%
Contains more Selenium +183.9%
Contains more Iron +347.1%
Contains more Zinc +62%
Contains more Copper +74.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 263
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Bear meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains less Sodium -18.3%
Contains more Selenium +183.9%
Contains more Iron +347.1%
Contains more Zinc +62%
Contains more Copper +74.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 263

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.
Steak
Steak
4
:
5
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Folate - 6
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%
Bear 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% 10% 0% 0% 25% 190% 63% 0% 67% 5% 309% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Folate - 6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
2
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Equal in Water - 53.55
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Bear meat
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Equal in Water - 53.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
:
2
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.9%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Bear meat
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Bear meat
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 Steak Bear meat Opinion
Protein 24.85g 32.42g Bear meat
Fats 19.02g 13.39g Steak
Calories 271kcal 259kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 5mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 10.73mg Bear meat
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 163mg 170mg Bear meat
Potassium 279mg 263mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 71mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 10.27mg Bear meat
Copper 0.085mg 0.148mg Bear meat
Selenium 31.8µg 11.2µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.49mg Bear meat
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.1mg Bear meat
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.82mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 3.35mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.29mg Steak
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.47µg Bear meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Bear meat
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 98mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 3.54g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.037g Bear meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.034g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 5.66g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 2.4g Bear meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Bear 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
49%
Steak
56%
Bear meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
92%
Bear meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bear meat
Bear 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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.