Rib eye steak vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rib eye steak and elk meat different?
- Rib eye steak is higher in selenium and zinc; however, elk meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for rib eye steak is 42% higher.
- Rib eye steak contains 3 times more selenium than elk meat. While rib eye steak contains 29.7µg of selenium, elk meat contains only 10.5µg.
- Elk meat has less saturated fat.
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +321.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +182.9% |
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Protein:
30.76 g
Fats:
3.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.93 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +539.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +8900% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +984.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +537.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 9.684g | 1.342g | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 2.96µg | 36% |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 10.5µg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.349mg | 30% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 3.41g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 0.97g | 24% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 4.07mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 285mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 5.91mg | 4.12mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 1.212mg | 14% |
| Protein | 23.69g | 30.76g | 14% |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 6.143mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 0.161g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.144mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.37mg | 6% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 162kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 392mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.019mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.116mg | 1.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 1.291mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.041mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.269mg | 2.513mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.184mg | 1.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.948mg | 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 | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
48%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.342g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.