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 covers your daily need of 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +794.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 162kcal | 372kcal |
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| Protein | 30.76g | 22.8g |
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| Fats | 3.41g | 30.49g |
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| Cholesterol | 72mg | 85mg |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 392mg | 290mg |
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| Iron | 4.07mg | 2.33mg |
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| Copper | 0.349mg | 0.088mg |
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| Zinc | 4.12mg | 5.76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 172mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 10.5µg | 21.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 3.64mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.96µg | 2.33µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 7µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.342g | 12.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.97g | 13.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 1.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.255mg |
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| Threonine | 1.236mg | 0.996mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 1.025mg |
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| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.802mg |
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| Lysine | 2.513mg | 1.897mg |
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| Methionine | 0.755mg | 0.584mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 0.89mg |
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| Valine | 1.428mg | 1.109mg |
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| Histidine | 0.948mg | 0.781mg |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.948g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
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.