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Beefsteak vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beefsteak and Steak

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 34% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beefsteak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.9%
Contains more Iron +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.7%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Sodium - 58
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.9%
Contains more Iron +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.7%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Sodium - 58

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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Steak
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
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 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25.9%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.85
Equal in Water - 55.59
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Fats +25.9%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.85
Equal in Water - 55.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Steak Opinion
Protein 26.72g 24.85g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 19.02g Steak
Calories 250kcal 271kcal Steak
Calcium 22mg 12mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 213mg 163mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 279mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 58mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.073mg 0.085mg Steak
Manganese 0.009mg Beefsteak
Selenium 28.8µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.074mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 5.149mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.5mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 6µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.054mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.157mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.23mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.672mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.997mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 1.242mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 79mg 78mg Steak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 8.443g Beefsteak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beefsteak Steak
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
45%
Beefsteak
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.492g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/nutrients
  2. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.