Steak vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Steak and Pork leg
- Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
- Steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 65% more than Pork leg.
- Steak contains 3 times more Zinc than Pork leg. While Steak contains 6.34mg of Zinc, Pork leg contains only 1.93mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork leg is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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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Calcium
+140%
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Iron
+182.4%
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Magnesium
+15%
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Zinc
+228.5%
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Copper
+30.8%
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Phosphorus
+22.1%
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Potassium
+12.9%
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Sodium
-19%
Equal in Selenium - 29.4
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Calcium
+140%
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Iron
+182.4%
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Magnesium
+15%
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Zinc
+228.5%
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Copper
+30.8%
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Phosphorus
+22.1%
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Potassium
+12.9%
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Sodium
-19%
Equal in Selenium - 29.4
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
+257.1%
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Vitamin B2
+50.5%
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Vitamin B3
+12.6%
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Vitamin B6
+24.7%
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Vitamin B12
+249.2%
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Vitamin D
+400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+894.6%
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Folate
+16.7%
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Vitamin A
+257.1%
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Vitamin B2
+50.5%
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Vitamin B3
+12.6%
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Vitamin B6
+24.7%
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Vitamin B12
+249.2%
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Vitamin D
+400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+894.6%
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Folate
+16.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+42.6%
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Water
+12.4%
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+127.8%
Equal in Fats - 18.87
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Protein
+42.6%
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Water
+12.4%
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+127.8%
Equal in Fats - 18.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-22.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+124.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.38
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Saturated Fat
-22.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+124.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.38
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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| 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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.85g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 19.02g | 18.87g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 245kcal |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.85mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 163mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 279mg | 315mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 47mg |
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| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.93mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.065mg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 31.8µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.401mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.659mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 73mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.443g | 6.54g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.171g | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 2.01g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg 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 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.