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Bear meat vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bear meat and rib eye steak

  • Bear meat is richer in iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B12, choline, and copper, yet rib eye steak is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for bear meat is 106% higher.
  • Bear meat contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than rib eye steak. Bear meat contains 0.82mg of vitamin B2, while rib eye steak contains 0.287mg.
  • Bear meat contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more IronIron +379%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~260mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +390%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.9%
Contains more OtherOther +6300%
Contains more FatsFats +62.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~54.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bear meat Rib eye steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Iron 10.73mg 2.24mg 106%
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.287mg 41%
Zinc 10.27mg 5.91mg 40%
Selenium 11.2µg 29.7µg 34%
Saturated fat 3.54g 9.684g 28%
Protein 32.42g 23.69g 17%
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 2.1µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.477mg 14%
Fats 13.39g 21.81g 13%
Choline 122.3mg 48.8mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.66g 10.519g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 4.908mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 1.027g 9%
Copper 0.148mg 0.08mg 8%
Cholesterol 98mg 80mg 6%
Phosphorus 170mg 152mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.1mg 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 3%
Calories 259kcal 291kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.071mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Sodium 71mg 54mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Magnesium 23mg 22mg 0%
Potassium 263mg 260mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg 0%
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Rib eye steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
57%
Bear meat
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.144g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bear meat
Bear meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bear meat
Bear meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/nutrients
  2. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.