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Beef vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef and Beefsteak

  • Beef has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Beefsteak has more Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 118% higher.
  • Beefsteak contains 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Beef. Beef contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B2, while Beefsteak contains 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, 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.
Beef
5
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Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.1%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Equal in Potassium - 340
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.1%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Equal in Potassium - 340
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Manganese - 0.009

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.
Beef
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.527
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.527
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
2
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Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Fats +131%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Other - 0.21
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 Water +13.4%
Contains more Fats +131%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Other - 0.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.56
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.56

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 27.55g 26.72g Beef
Fats 6.54g 15.11g Beefsteak
Calories 169kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 13mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 3.04mg 1.63mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 259mg 213mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 340mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 57mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.097mg 0.073mg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.009mg
Selenium 25.4µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.14mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.585mg Beef
Folate 7µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 1.38µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.173mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 1.054mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 1.201mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 2.099mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 2.23mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.687mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 1.042mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 1.309mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.842mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 79mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.375g Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 2.595g 5.951g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.56g Beefsteak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Beefsteak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
79%
Beef
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.356g)
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 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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.