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Beefsteak vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beefsteak and deer meat

  • Beefsteak has more selenium and zinc, while deer meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Deer meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 93% higher.
  • Deer meat contains 5 times less saturated fat than beefsteak. Beefsteak contains 5.951g of saturated fat, while deer meat contains 1.142g.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.6%
Contains more IronIron +160.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.4%
~equal in Sodium ~57mg

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% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +162.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.614mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more FatsFats +543%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.9%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +161.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
63% 30% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.142 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.127 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1036.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Deer meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 3.62µg 93%
Iron 1.63mg 4.25mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.563mg 33%
Selenium 28.8µg 11µg 32%
Saturated fat 5.951g 1.142g 22%
Fats 15.11g 2.35g 20%
Copper 0.073mg 0.254mg 20%
Choline 101.8mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.26mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.298g 0.554g 14%
Phosphorus 213mg 299mg 12%
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 8.78mg 11%
Zinc 4.85mg 3.99mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.856mg 7%
Protein 26.72g 29.9g 6%
Calories 250kcal 149kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 0.127g 3%
Potassium 340mg 434mg 3%
Cholesterol 79mg 88mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.614mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.62mg 1%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Sodium 57mg 57mg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.266mg 0%
Threonine 1.054mg 1.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 2.099mg 2.28mg 0%
Lysine 2.23mg 2.434mg 0%
Methionine 0.687mg 0.7mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.133mg 0%
Valine 1.309mg 1.455mg 0%
Histidine 0.842mg 0.895mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Deer meat
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
46%
Beefsteak
79%
Deer meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
61%
Deer meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.809g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (57 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 ($)

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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/nutrients
  2. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.