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Beef sirloin vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef sirloin and Duck meat?

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Choline, yet Duck meat is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 49% higher.
  • Beef sirloin has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Duck meat. Beef sirloin has 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, while Duck meat has 0.18mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.5%
Contains more IronIron +40.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%

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% 13% 14% 3% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +390%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +264.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.2%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more FatsFats +463.6%
Contains more OtherOther +39%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +543.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1873%

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 Duck meat
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 Beef sirloin Duck meat Opinion
Calories 177kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Protein 30.8g 18.99g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 28.35g Duck meat
Cholesterol 81mg 84mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 3IU Duck meat
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 11mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 204mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 2.7mg Duck meat
Copper 0.085mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Zinc 5.7mg 1.86mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 156mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 59mg Duck meat
Vitamin A 0IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Duck meat
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg Duck meat
Selenium 38.9µg 20µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.174mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.269mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 4.825mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.18mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0.3µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 5.1µg Duck meat
Folate 10µg 6µg Beef sirloin
Choline 117.3mg 50.4mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 9.67g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 3.65g Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 1.23mg 0.773mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.872mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.465mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.486mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.475mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.752mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.938mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.462mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Duck meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
53%
Beef sirloin
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.755g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.