Beef vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beef and elk meat different?
- Beef is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, elk meat is richer in copper, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 52% higher.
- Beef contains 2 times more selenium than elk meat. While beef contains 25.4µg of selenium, elk meat contains only 10.5µg.
- Elk meat has less saturated fat.
Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +141.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +259.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +350% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +181.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +230.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 2.96µg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.349mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 10.5µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 1.212mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.485mg | 14% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 4.07mg | 13% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 30.76g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 1.342g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.144mg | 6% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 3.41g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 0.97g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 285mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 4.12mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 6.143mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.161g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 352mg | 392mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 169kcal | 162kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 1.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.291mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 2.513mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.948mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.253g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.