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Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw and steak

  • Steak is richer than beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw in selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for steak is 29% higher.
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.5% 26% 78% 22% 122% 73% 8.6% 1.3% 86%
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +14.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.3%
~equal in Potassium ~279mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~163mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 3.4% 1.5% 11% 35% 87% 33% 80% 271% 3.3% 4.5% 33%
Steak
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.2µg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 15% 66%
Protein: 18.59 g
Fats: 15 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.66 g
Other: 0.75 g
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.7%
Contains more FatsFats +26.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.715 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.469 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw Steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw Steak DV% diff.
Selenium 15.8µg 31.8µg 29%
Zinc 4.48mg 6.34mg 17%
Protein 18.59g 24.85g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.5mg 12%
Saturated fat 5.715g 8.443g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.151mg 0.301mg 12%
Choline 61.2mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.469g 9.171g 7%
Fats 15g 19.02g 6%
Iron 2.09mg 2.4mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.896g 3%
Vitamin B3 4.649mg 5.149mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.074mg 3%
Calories 215kcal 271kcal 3%
Cholesterol 68mg 78mg 3%
Copper 0.067mg 0.085mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Phosphorus 171mg 163mg 1%
Vitamin B12 2.17µg 2.2µg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 6IU 0%
Calcium 15mg 12mg 0%
Potassium 295mg 279mg 0%
Sodium 66mg 58mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 7µg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.86g N/A
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.997mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.931mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw Steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
43%
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.728g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171796/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.