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Deer meat vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between deer meat and rib eye steak

  • Deer meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B1, yet rib eye steak is richer in selenium and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for deer meat is 63% higher.
  • Deer meat contains 4 times more vitamin B1 than rib eye steak. Deer meat contains 0.26mg of vitamin B1, while rib eye steak contains 0.071mg.
  • Deer meat contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.9%
Contains more IronIron +89.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170%
~equal in Sodium ~54mg

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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +520%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.2%
Contains more WaterWater +23.3%
Contains more OtherOther +5400%
Contains more FatsFats +828.1%
~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% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1798.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +708.7%

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 Rib eye steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 2.1µg 63%
Saturated fat 1.142g 9.684g 39%
Selenium 11µg 29.7µg 34%
Fats 2.35g 21.81g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.554g 10.519g 25%
Iron 4.25mg 2.24mg 25%
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 4.908mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.287mg 21%
Phosphorus 299mg 152mg 21%
Copper 0.254mg 0.08mg 19%
Zinc 3.99mg 5.91mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.071mg 16%
Protein 29.9g 23.69g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.477mg 11%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Calories 149kcal 291kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.536mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 1.027g 6%
Potassium 434mg 260mg 5%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.1mg 3%
Cholesterol 88mg 80mg 3%
Magnesium 33mg 22mg 3%
Folate 9µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Sodium 57mg 54mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.133mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.28mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.434mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.7mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.455mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.895mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Rib eye steak
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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.542g)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat
Deer meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.