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Deer meat vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Deer meat and Beefsteak

  • Deer meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Beefsteak has more Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Deer meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 93% higher.
  • Beefsteak contains 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Deer meat. Deer meat contains 0.563mg of Vitamin B2, while Beefsteak contains 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Deer meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, 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 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.8%
~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% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
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%
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 ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.585mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Deer meat Beefsteak
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 Deer meat Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 149kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Protein 29.9g 26.72g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 15.11g Beefsteak
Cholesterol 88mg 79mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 33mg 23mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 434mg 340mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 1.63mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.073mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 299mg 213mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 57mg
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.45mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.009mg Deer meat
Selenium 11µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.078mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.14mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 6.978mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.527mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.585mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 1.38µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 9µg 8µg Deer meat
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 1.142g 5.951g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 0.56g Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.173mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg 1.054mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.201mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 2.099mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 2.23mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.687mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 1.042mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 1.309mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.842mg Deer meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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