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Game vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are game and beefsteak different?

  • Game is higher in vitamin B2, iron, copper, and vitamin B1; however, beefsteak is richer in selenium, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for game is 45% higher.
  • Game contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than beefsteak. While game contains 0.26mg of vitamin B1, beefsteak contains only 0.078mg.
  • Beefsteak has less cholesterol.

Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, 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.
Game
4
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% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more IronIron +157.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more ZincZinc +188.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.3%
~equal in Potassium ~340mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~213mg
~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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +421.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
3
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 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 WaterWater +13.7%
Contains more OtherOther +842.9%
Contains more FatsFats +465.9%
~equal in Protein ~26.72g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
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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% 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 -83.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +899.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.56g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Beefsteak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 58%
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.14mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 45%
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 44%
Iron 4.2mg 1.63mg 32%
Zinc 1.68mg 4.85mg 29%
Selenium 12.9µg 28.8µg 29%
Saturated fat 0.97g 5.951g 23%
Fats 2.67g 15.11g 19%
Choline 101.8mg 19%
Cholesterol 126mg 79mg 16%
Copper 0.213mg 0.073mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.078mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 6.298g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 11%
Protein 29.45g 26.72g 5%
Calories 150kcal 250kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Calcium 4mg 22mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Potassium 372mg 340mg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 23mg 1%
Phosphorus 210mg 213mg 0%
Sodium 54mg 57mg 0%
Folate 9µg 8µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 0.56g 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.362mg 1.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.126mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 2.489mg 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 2.462mg 2.23mg 0%
Methionine 0.838mg 0.687mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 1.042mg 0%
Valine 1.31mg 1.309mg 0%
Histidine 1.401mg 0.842mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Game 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
18%
Game
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
53%
Beefsteak

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 - 4.981g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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 ($)
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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.