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

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How are elk meat and rib eye steak different?

  • Elk meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, rib eye steak is richer in selenium and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for rib eye steak is 42% higher.
  • Elk meat contains 4 times more copper than rib eye steak. While elk meat contains 0.349mg of copper, rib eye steak contains only 0.08mg.
  • Elk meat has less saturated fat.

Game meat, elk, 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 are the varieties 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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.8%
Contains more IronIron +81.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +321.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +182.9%
~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% 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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.477mg

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
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 +29.8%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +8900%
Contains more FatsFats +539.6%
~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% 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 -86.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +984.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +537.9%

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 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 Elk meat Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.342g 9.684g 38%
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.1µg 36%
Selenium 10.5µg 29.7µg 35%
Copper 0.349mg 0.08mg 30%
Fats 3.41g 21.81g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 10.519g 24%
Iron 4.07mg 2.24mg 23%
Phosphorus 285mg 152mg 19%
Zinc 4.12mg 5.91mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.536mg 14%
Protein 30.76g 23.69g 14%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 4.908mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.027g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.071mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.287mg 6%
Calories 162kcal 291kcal 6%
Potassium 392mg 260mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.1mg 3%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.08mg 3%
Cholesterol 72mg 80mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 22mg 2%
Folate 9µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.477mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Sodium 50mg 54mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 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
Elk 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
62%
Elk meat
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.342g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk 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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.