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Veal vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Veal and Beef sirloin different?

  • Veal is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Beef sirloin is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Beef sirloin is 46% higher.
  • Veal contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef sirloin. While Veal contains 1.16mg of Vitamin B5, Beef sirloin contains only 0.607mg.
  • Beef sirloin has less Saturated Fat.

Veal, ground, cooked, broiled and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Copper +21.2%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Iron +93.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Zinc +47.3%
Contains more Selenium +183.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Iron +93.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Zinc +47.3%
Contains more Selenium +183.9%

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.
Veal
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Equal in Folate - 10
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +50.3%
Contains more Other +120.3%
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Equal in Water - 63.58
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +50.3%
Contains more Other +120.3%
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Equal in Water - 63.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veal Beef sirloin Opinion
Protein 24.38g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 7.56g 5.03g Veal
Calories 172kcal 177kcal Beef sirloin
Calcium 17mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 0.99mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 217mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 337mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 83mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 3.87mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.103mg 0.085mg Veal
Manganese 0.035mg 0.011mg Veal
Selenium 13.7µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.088mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.163mg Veal
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.607mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 11µg 10µg Veal
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.202mg Veal
Threonine 1.065mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.94mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.009mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.569mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.347mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.885mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 103mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 3.04g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.84g 2.006g Veal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 0.185g Veal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Veal Beef sirloin
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
47%
Veal
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.