Game vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between game and steak
- Game has more vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus; however, steak has more zinc and selenium.
- Steak's daily need coverage for zinc is 42% more.
- Game has 4 times more vitamin B1 than steak. Game has 0.26mg of vitamin B1, while steak has 0.074mg.
- Steak is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +277.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +146.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +251.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +266.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +612.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1355.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 92% | |
| Zinc | 1.68mg | 6.34mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 38% | |
| Selenium | 12.9µg | 31.8µg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 0.97g | 8.443g | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.73mg | 0.301mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 32% | |
| Fats | 2.67g | 19.02g | 25% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 2.4mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 9.171g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 78mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.074mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.213mg | 0.085mg | 14% |
| Protein | 29.45g | 24.85g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 163mg | 7% |
| Calories | 150kcal | 271kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 279mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.58g | 0.896g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 4mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.362mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.126mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.489mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.462mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.838mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.166mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.31mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.401mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.473g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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