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Steak vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Steak and Game

  • Steak has more Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, while Game has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Game's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 171% higher.
  • Game contains 9 times less Saturated Fat than Steak. Steak contains 8.443g of Saturated Fat, while Game contains 0.95g.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Game meat, deer, raw.

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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
:
6
Game
Game
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Zinc +203.3%
Contains more Selenium +227.8%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Contains more Copper +197.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Game
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Zinc +203.3%
Contains more Selenium +227.8%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains less Sodium -12.1%
Contains more Copper +197.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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
5
:
5
Game
Game
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +186.8%
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%
Game
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +186.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
2
Game
Game
Contains more Fats +686%
Contains more Water +32.3%
Contains more Other +94.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.96
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Game
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +686%
Contains more Water +32.3%
Contains more Other +94.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
1
Game
Game
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1268.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Game
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1268.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Game
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Game Opinion
Protein 24.85g 22.96g Steak
Fats 19.02g 2.42g Steak
Calories 271kcal 120kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 5mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 3.4mg Game
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 163mg 202mg Game
Potassium 279mg 318mg Game
Sodium 58mg 51mg Game
Zinc 6.34mg 2.09mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.253mg Game
Manganese 0.041mg Game
Selenium 31.8µg 9.7µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.2mg Game
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.22mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 6.37mg Game
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.37mg Steak
Folate 6µg 4µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.1µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 1.08mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.908mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.951mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 2.006mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.566mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.937mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 1.073mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 78mg 85mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0.95g Game
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 0.67g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.47g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Game
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
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.493g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game 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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.