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

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How are elk meat and beef ribs different?

  • Elk meat is richer in copper, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while beef ribs are higher in selenium and zinc.
  • Beef ribs cover your daily need for saturated fat, 55% more than elk meat.
  • Elk meat contains 4 times more copper than beef ribs. Elk meat contains 0.349mg of copper, while beef ribs contain 0.088mg.
  • Elk meat is lower in saturated fat.

Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%
Contains more IronIron +74.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.9%

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% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.9%
Contains more WaterWater +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +47.5%
Contains more FatsFats +794.1%
~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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1244.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +552.2%

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 ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Beef ribs DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.342g 12.29g 50%
Fats 3.41g 30.49g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 13.04g 30%
Copper 0.349mg 0.088mg 29%
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.33µg 26%
Iron 4.07mg 2.33mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.23mg 20%
Selenium 10.5µg 21.2µg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.37mg 17%
Phosphorus 285mg 172mg 16%
Protein 30.76g 22.8g 16%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 3.64mg 16%
Zinc 4.12mg 5.76mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.19mg 14%
Calories 162kcal 372kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.07mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.05g 6%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Cholesterol 72mg 85mg 4%
Potassium 392mg 290mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 20mg 2%
Sodium 50mg 64mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 10mg 1%
Folate 9µg 7µg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.255mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0.996mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.025mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.802mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 1.897mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.89mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 1.109mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0.781mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Beef ribs
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
62%
Elk meat
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.948g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 ($)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.