Beefsteak vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Beefsteak and Ground beef different?
- Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 46% higher.
- Beefsteak contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Ground beef. While Beefsteak contains 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, Ground beef contains only 0.311mg.
Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Phosphorus
+28.3%
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Potassium
+41.1%
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Sodium
-21.9%
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Selenium
+50.8%
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+39.3%
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Zinc
+20.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Phosphorus
+28.3%
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Potassium
+41.1%
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Sodium
-21.9%
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Selenium
+50.8%
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+39.3%
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Zinc
+20.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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.
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Vitamin E
+275%
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Vitamin B1
+52.9%
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Vitamin B3
+73.3%
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Vitamin B6
+88.1%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+22.1%
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Vitamin B12
+80.4%
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Vitamin K
+81.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
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Vitamin E
+275%
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Vitamin B1
+52.9%
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Vitamin B3
+73.3%
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Vitamin B6
+88.1%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+22.1%
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Vitamin B12
+80.4%
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Vitamin K
+81.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+11.9%
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+1038.1%
Equal in Fats - 15.37
Equal in Water - 58.37
Protein:
26.72 g
Fats:
15.11 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.96 g
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0.21 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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Protein
+11.9%
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+1038.1%
Equal in Fats - 15.37
Equal in Water - 58.37
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+37.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.073
Saturated Fat:
5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.56 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+37.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.073
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 26.72g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 15.11g | 15.37g |
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| Calories | 250kcal | 241kcal |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 2.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 213mg | 166mg |
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| Potassium | 340mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 73mg |
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| Zinc | 4.85mg | 5.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.009mg | |
| Selenium | 28.8µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.978mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.527mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.585mg | 0.311mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 1.054mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 2.23mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.309mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.842mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.951g | 6.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.298g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.56g | 0.408g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
45%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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