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Beef sirloin vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef sirloin and roast beef different?

  • Beef sirloin is higher in selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline; however, roast beef is richer in vitamin B12 and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for beef sirloin is 44% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 3 times more choline than roast beef. While beef sirloin contains 117.3mg of choline, roast beef contains only 43.9mg.
  • Roast beef has less cholesterol.

Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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.
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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
~equal in Iron ~2.05mg
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~242mg

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% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.566mg

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% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.4%
Contains more FatsFats +36.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +464.4%

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
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Roast beef DV% diff.
Selenium 38.9µg 14.7µg 44%
Sodium 66mg 853mg 34%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2.04µg 24%
Protein 30.8g 18.62g 24%
Zinc 5.7mg 3.2mg 23%
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 5.581mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.46mg 17%
Choline 117.3mg 43.9mg 13%
Cholesterol 81mg 51mg 10%
Potassium 410mg 647mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.213mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.043mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.915g 1.318g 3%
Calories 177kcal 115kcal 3%
Phosphorus 253mg 242mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 20mg 2%
Fats 5.03g 3.69g 2%
Iron 1.92mg 2.05mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 5mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.006g 1.521g 1%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.566mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 0.27g 1%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.49mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.64g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.64g 0%
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.29g N/A
Copper 0.085mg 0.086mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Roast beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
53%
Beef sirloin
46%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.597g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 787mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.