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Steak vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Steak and Roast beef

  • Steak has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Roast beef is richer in Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Steak covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 36% more than Roast beef.
  • Roast beef has 6 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Steak. Steak has 9.171g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Roast beef has 1.521g.
  • Roast beef contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.

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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 Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Contains more Selenium +116.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains more Potassium +131.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.086
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Contains more Selenium +116.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains more Potassium +131.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.086

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.
Steak
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Contains more Vitamin A +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.581
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.04
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.581
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.04
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Fats +415.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Contains more Other +516.7%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Fats +415.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Contains more Other +516.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +503%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +503%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Roast beef
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Roast beef Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Protein 24.85g 18.62g Steak
Fats 19.02g 3.69g Steak
Carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Calories 271kcal 115kcal Steak
Sugar 0g 0.29g Steak
Calcium 12mg 5mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 2.05mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 242mg Roast beef
Potassium 279mg 647mg Roast beef
Sodium 58mg 853mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 3.2mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.086mg Roast beef
Manganese 0.015mg Roast beef
Selenium 31.8µg 14.7µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 11IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 3µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.49mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 6IU 1IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.043mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.213mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 5.581mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.566mg Roast beef
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.46mg Steak
Folate 6µg 5µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.04µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 51mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 1.318g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.012g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 1.521g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.27g Steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak Roast beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
49%
Steak
48%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef
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.

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.