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Steak vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Steak and Elk meat different?

  • Steak is higher in Selenium, and Zinc, however, Elk meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Steak is 39% higher.
  • Steak contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Elk meat. While Steak contains 8.443g of Saturated Fat, Elk meat contains only 1.342g.

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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.
Steak
Steak
3
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7
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Zinc +53.9%
Contains more Selenium +202.9%
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%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Zinc +53.9%
Contains more Selenium +202.9%
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%

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
:
7
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.485
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
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3
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +457.8%
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +457.8%
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.