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Elk meat vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between elk meat and roast beef

  • Elk meat has more vitamin B12, copper, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, roast beef is higher in selenium and potassium.
  • Elk meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 38% more than roast beef.
  • Roast beef contains 4 times less copper than elk meat. Elk meat contains 0.349mg of copper, while roast beef contains 0.086mg.
  • Elk meat has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.

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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% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more IronIron +98.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
~equal in Calcium ~5mg

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% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.581mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.46mg

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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +270%
~equal in Fats ~3.69g

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
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.318g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Roast beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.04µg 38%
Sodium 50mg 853mg 35%
Copper 0.349mg 0.086mg 29%
Iron 4.07mg 2.05mg 25%
Protein 30.76g 18.62g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.566mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.213mg 12%
Selenium 10.5µg 14.7µg 8%
Choline 43.9mg 8%
Potassium 392mg 647mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.043mg 8%
Zinc 4.12mg 3.2mg 8%
Cholesterol 72mg 51mg 7%
Phosphorus 285mg 242mg 6%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 5.581mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.46mg 2%
Calories 162kcal 115kcal 2%
Magnesium 29mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 1.521g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.27g 1%
Fats 3.41g 3.69g 0%
Carbs 0g 0.64g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.64g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Calcium 5mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.29g N/A
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.49mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Saturated fat 1.342g 1.318g 0%
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Roast beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.