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Beefsteak vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beefsteak and Game different?

  • Beefsteak is richer in Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, while Game is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Game covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 151% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak contains 3 times more Selenium than Game. Beefsteak contains 27.9µg of Selenium, while Game contains 9.7µg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol.

Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Game meat, deer, raw types were 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.
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Game
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +153.6%
Contains more Selenium +187.6%
Contains more Iron +70%
Contains more Copper +220.3%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 202
Equal in Sodium - 51
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +153.6%
Contains more Selenium +187.6%
Contains more Iron +70%
Contains more Copper +220.3%
Equal in Calcium - 5
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 202
Equal in Sodium - 51

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.
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Game
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +134.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
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 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +134.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains more Fats +121.5%
Contains more Other +218.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.96
Equal in Water - 73.57
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
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 +121.5%
Contains more Other +218.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.96
Equal in Water - 73.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.7%
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Game
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Beefsteak Game Opinion
Protein 21.38g 22.96g Game
Fats 5.36g 2.42g Beefsteak
Calories 134kcal 120kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 5mg 5mg
Iron 2mg 3.4mg Game
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 220mg 202mg Beefsteak
Potassium 375mg 318mg Beefsteak
Sodium 55mg 51mg Game
Zinc 5.3mg 2.09mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.079mg 0.253mg Game
Manganese 0.041mg Game
Selenium 27.9µg 9.7µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Beefsteak
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.2mg Game
Vitamin D 3IU Beefsteak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.22mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 6.37mg Game
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.37mg Beefsteak
Folate 3µg 4µg Game
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 6.31µg Game
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.1µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.262mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.099mg 1.08mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.908mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.011mg 1.951mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.247mg 2.006mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.621mg 0.566mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.937mg Game
Valine 1.152mg 1.073mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.868mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 67mg 85mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.253g Game
Saturated Fat 1.875g 0.95g Game
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 2.354g 0.67g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.47g Game
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beefsteak 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
52%
Beefsteak
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.