Roast beef vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Roast beef and Steak
- Roast beef has more Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Steak is richer in Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Steak covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 36% more than Roast beef.
- Steak has 15 times less Sodium than Roast beef. Roast beef has 853mg of Sodium, while Steak has 58mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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.
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Phosphorus
+48.5%
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Potassium
+131.9%
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Calcium
+140%
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Iron
+17.1%
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Magnesium
+15%
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Sodium
-93.2%
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Zinc
+98.1%
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Selenium
+116.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.085
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Phosphorus
+48.5%
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Potassium
+131.9%
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Calcium
+140%
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Iron
+17.1%
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Magnesium
+15%
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-93.2%
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Zinc
+98.1%
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Selenium
+116.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.085
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 A
+127.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+72.1%
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Vitamin B2
+41.3%
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Folate
+20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.149
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.2
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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Vitamin A
+127.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+72.1%
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Vitamin B2
+41.3%
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Folate
+20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.149
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.2
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+32.6%
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Other
+516.7%
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Protein
+33.5%
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Fats
+415.4%
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
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Water
+32.6%
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+516.7%
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Protein
+33.5%
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Fats
+415.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-84.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+503%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+231.9%
Saturated Fat:
1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.27 g
Saturated Fat:
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.896 g
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Saturated Fat
-84.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+503%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+231.9%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.64g | 0g |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 24.85g |
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| Fats | 3.69g | 19.02g |
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| Carbs | 0.64g | 0g |
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| Calories | 115kcal | 271kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.29g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 2.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 242mg | 163mg |
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| Potassium | 647mg | 279mg |
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| Sodium | 853mg | 58mg |
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| Zinc | 3.2mg | 6.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.085mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 14.7µg | 31.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 5.149mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.5mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.157mg |
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| Leucine | 2.142mg |
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| Lysine | 2.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg |
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| Valine | 1.242mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 78mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.148g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.318g | 8.443g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.013g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.521g | 9.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 0.896g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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
48%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.