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Elk meat vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Elk meat and Beefsteak?

  • Elk meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Beefsteak is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 66% higher.
  • Elk meat has 5 times more Copper than Beefsteak. Elk meat has 0.349mg of Copper, while Beefsteak has 0.073mg.
  • Elk meat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +149.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +378.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +174.3%

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +114.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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 +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more OtherOther +328.6%
Contains more FatsFats +343.1%
~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
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 -77.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +549.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +247.8%

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 Beefsteak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 162kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Protein 30.76g 26.72g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 15.11g Beefsteak
Cholesterol 72mg 79mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 392mg 340mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 1.63mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.073mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 285mg 213mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 57mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.45mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.009mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.078mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.14mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.527mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.38µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 9µg 8µg Elk meat
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 1.342g 5.951g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.56g Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.173mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 1.054mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.201mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 2.099mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 2.23mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.687mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 1.042mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.309mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.842mg Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk 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
62%
Elk meat
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.609g)
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 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.
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. 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.