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Baby food vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Baby food and Steak

  • Baby food has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Steak has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for Iron is 564% more.
  • Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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.
Contains more Calcium +6008.3%
Contains more Iron +1879.2%
Contains more Magnesium +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +292.9%
Contains more Zinc +164.2%
Contains more Selenium +22.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +6008.3%
Contains more Iron +1879.2%
Contains more Magnesium +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +292.9%
Contains more Zinc +164.2%
Contains more Selenium +22.8%

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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Steak
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3194.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +802.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574.2%
Contains more Folate +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3194.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +802.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574.2%
Contains more Folate +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +511.1%
Contains more Protein +103.7%
Contains more Fats +332.3%
Contains more Water +729.7%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +511.1%
Contains more Protein +103.7%
Contains more Fats +332.3%
Contains more Water +729.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +660.4%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +660.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Steak Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 0g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 24.85g Steak
Fats 4.4g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 73.4g 0g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 271kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g 0g Steak
Fiber 7.5g 0g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 12mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 2.4mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 23mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 163mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 279mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 58mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.334mg 0.085mg Baby food
Selenium 25.9µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 20IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.301mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 5.149mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 43µg 6µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.4mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 1.041mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 0.404mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.24mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 0.653mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.286mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 8.443g Baby food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.896g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
176%
Baby food
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.674g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.