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Beef sirloin vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef sirloin and beef broiled

  • Beef sirloin is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and choline, yet beef broiled is richer in vitamin B12, iron, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef broiled is 49% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 2 times more selenium than beef broiled. Beef sirloin contains 38.9µg of selenium, while beef broiled contains 21.5µg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.9%
Contains more IronIron +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.085mg
~equal in Sodium ~72mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.012mg

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% 0% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +79.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.176mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.658mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.8%
Contains more FatsFats +206.4%
Contains more OtherOther +15.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~57.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +232.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2.64µg 49%
Selenium 38.9µg 21.5µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.382mg 23%
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 5.378mg 23%
Saturated fat 1.915g 5.895g 18%
Fats 5.03g 15.41g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.006g 6.668g 12%
Protein 30.8g 25.93g 10%
Iron 1.92mg 2.6mg 9%
Phosphorus 253mg 198mg 8%
Choline 117.3mg 82.4mg 6%
Zinc 5.7mg 6.31mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.046mg 4%
Calories 177kcal 250kcal 4%
Potassium 410mg 318mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.12mg 2%
Cholesterol 81mg 88mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 0.484g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.176mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.658mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 22mg 18mg 0%
Copper 0.085mg 0.085mg 0%
Sodium 66mg 72mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.012mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.2µg 0%
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g 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 sirloin Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
53%
Beef sirloin
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.
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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.