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Duck meat vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Duck meat and Beefsteak

  • Duck meat has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Beefsteak has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beefsteak is 45% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 3 times less Copper than Duck meat. Duck meat has 0.227mg of Copper, while Beefsteak has 0.073mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, 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.
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Copper +211%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +160.8%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Equal in Sodium - 57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Copper +211%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +160.8%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Equal in Sodium - 57

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +360%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
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 E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +360%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +87.6%
Contains more Other +290.5%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Water +11.8%
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 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 +87.6%
Contains more Other +290.5%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Water +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Duck meat 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 Duck meat Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 18.99g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 28.35g 15.11g Duck meat
Calories 337kcal 250kcal Duck meat
Calcium 11mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 2.7mg 1.63mg Duck meat
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 156mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 204mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 59mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 1.86mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.227mg 0.073mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.009mg Duck meat
Selenium 20µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 210IU 0IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.45mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Duck meat
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.078mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.14mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.527mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 6µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 5.1µg 1.6µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.173mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.773mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.872mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.465mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.486mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.475mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.938mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.462mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 84mg 79mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 9.67g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 6.298g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 0.56g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Duck meat 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
32%
Duck meat
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.719g)
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.