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Game vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between game and beef tenderloin

  • Game is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, and copper, yet beef tenderloin is richer in zinc and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for beef tenderloin is 44% higher.
  • Game contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than beef tenderloin. Game contains 0.26mg of vitamin B1, while beef tenderloin contains 0.09mg.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Game
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains more IronIron +35%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~203mg
~equal in Sodium ~57mg

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.
Game
3
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% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
2
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.2%
Contains more WaterWater +36.2%
Contains more FatsFats +821.3%
Contains more OtherOther +58.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
1
44% 29% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.58 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1530.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Game Beef tenderloin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 103%
Saturated fat 0.97g 9.72g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.26mg 36%
Fats 2.67g 24.6g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 10.27g 24%
Zinc 1.68mg 4.03mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 19%
Selenium 12.9µg 22.9µg 18%
Choline 91mg 17%
Cholesterol 126mg 85mg 14%
Iron 4.2mg 3.11mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.09mg 14%
Protein 29.45g 23.9g 11%
Copper 0.213mg 0.123mg 10%
Calories 150kcal 324kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 1g 3%
Phosphorus 210mg 203mg 1%
Potassium 372mg 331mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 9mg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 22mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 57mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.014mg 0%
Folate 9µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 1.362mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.126mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 2.489mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 2.462mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.838mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.31mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 1.401mg 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Game Beef tenderloin
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
18%
Game
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.