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Pork vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork and Beefsteak?

  • Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 67% higher.
  • Pork has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Beefsteak. Pork has 0.321mg of Vitamin B2, while Beefsteak has 0.14mg.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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.
Pork
4
:
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Selenium +57.3%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +87.4%
Contains more Zinc +102.9%
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Selenium +57.3%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +87.4%
Contains more Zinc +102.9%
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Copper - 0.073
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.
Pork
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1024.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1024.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
:
Contains more Other +323.8%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Fats - 15.11
Equal in Water - 57.96
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 Other +323.8%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Fats - 15.11
Equal in Water - 57.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.298
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.298

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Beefsteak
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pork Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 27.32g 26.72g Pork
Fats 13.92g 15.11g Beefsteak
Calories 242kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 19mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 0.87mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 213mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 340mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 2.39mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.073mg
Manganese 0.009mg 0.009mg
Selenium 45.3µg 28.8µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.078mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.14mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.527mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 5µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.173mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 1.054mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 1.201mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 2.099mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 2.23mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.687mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.042mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 1.309mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.842mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 79mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.23g 5.951g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.56g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.