Beef vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between beef and game
- Beef has more selenium, zinc, and phosphorus; however, game has more vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, and copper.
- Game's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 25% more.
- Beef has 3 times more saturated fat than game. Beef has 2.595g of saturated fat, while game has 0.97g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +225% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +251.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +890% |
~equal in
Protein
~29.45g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~65.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +334% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.58g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 175% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 51% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.73mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 12.9µg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 1.68mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.26mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 4.2mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 126mg | 14% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.213mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 210mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 0.97g | 7% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 2.67g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 0.63g | 5% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 29.45g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 150kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 352mg | 372mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.58g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 2.489mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 2.462mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.838mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 1.166mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 1.401mg | 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 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 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
76%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.625g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (54 mg)
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 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.