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Brisket vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brisket and Beefsteak

  • Brisket has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Brisket covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 31% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Contains more Iron +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.9%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
Equal in Selenium - 28.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.9%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
Equal in Selenium - 28.8

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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Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.527
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
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 E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.527

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +21.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 Fats +21.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Equal in Protein - 26.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brisket Beefsteak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Brisket Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 28.82g 26.72g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 15.11g Brisket
Calories 289kcal 250kcal Brisket
Calcium 16mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 2.43mg 1.63mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 175mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 232mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 48mg 57mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 4.85mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.073mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg 0.009mg Brisket
Selenium 27.1µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.45mg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.14mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.527mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 9µg 8µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 1.38µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.173mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 1.054mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 1.201mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 2.099mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 2.23mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.687mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 1.042mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 1.309mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.842mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 79mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 7.305g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 6.298g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 0.56g Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket 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
43%
Brisket
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
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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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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.