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

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A recap on differences between roast beef and elk meat

  • Roast beef has more selenium and potassium; however, elk meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Elk meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 38% more than roast beef.
  • Elk meat contains 17 times less sodium than roast beef. Roast beef contains 853mg of sodium, while elk meat contains 50mg.

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

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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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
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%
~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% 1% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.485mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +270%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.2%
~equal in Fats ~3.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
54% 39% 7%
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 +56.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.342g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roast beef Elk meat
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 Roast beef Elk meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 2.96µg 38%
Sodium 853mg 50mg 35%
Copper 0.086mg 0.349mg 29%
Iron 2.05mg 4.07mg 25%
Protein 18.62g 30.76g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 1.212mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.37mg 12%
Selenium 14.7µg 10.5µg 8%
Choline 43.9mg 8%
Potassium 647mg 392mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.144mg 8%
Zinc 3.2mg 4.12mg 8%
Cholesterol 51mg 72mg 7%
Phosphorus 242mg 285mg 6%
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 6.143mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.485mg 2%
Calories 115kcal 162kcal 2%
Magnesium 20mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.521g 0.97g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 0.161g 1%
Fats 3.69g 3.41g 0%
Carbs 0.64g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.64g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Calcium 5mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 0.29g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.55mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.019mg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Saturated fat 1.318g 1.342g 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 0.001g 0.002g 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
Roast beef Elk meat
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
46%
Roast beef
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
63%
Elk meat

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/nutrients
  2. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.