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Elk meat vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between elk meat and beef broiled

  • Elk meat has more copper, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, beef broiled is richer in selenium and zinc.
  • Elk meat covers your daily copper needs 29% more than beef broiled.
  • Beef broiled has 3 times less vitamin B1 than elk meat. Elk meat has 0.144mg of vitamin B1, while beef broiled has 0.046mg.
  • Elk meat contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, 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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains more IronIron +56.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +310.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.8%

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more OtherOther +32.4%
Contains more FatsFats +351.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +587.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Beef broiled DV% diff.
Copper 0.349mg 0.085mg 29%
Saturated fat 1.342g 5.895g 21%
Selenium 10.5µg 21.5µg 20%
Zinc 4.12mg 6.31mg 20%
Iron 4.07mg 2.6mg 18%
Fats 3.41g 15.41g 18%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.176mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 6.668g 14%
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.64µg 13%
Phosphorus 285mg 198mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.658mg 11%
Protein 30.76g 25.93g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.046mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.382mg 8%
Cholesterol 72mg 88mg 5%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 5.378mg 5%
Calories 162kcal 250kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.12mg 3%
Potassium 392mg 318mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 21mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.484g 2%
Sodium 50mg 72mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.012mg 0%
Folate 9µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
62%
Elk meat
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.553g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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

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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.