Beef vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beef and beef sirloin
- Beef has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and iron; however, beef sirloin is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and choline.
- Beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 114% more than beef sirloin.
- Beef has 2 times more vitamin B2 than beef sirloin. While beef has 0.4mg of vitamin B2, beef sirloin has only 0.163mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +58.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +186.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +195% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~63.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +187.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 1.47µg | 114% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 38.9µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 9.001mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.163mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 5.7mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.92mg | 14% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 117.3mg | 8% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 30.8g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 1.915g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.607mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.185g | 2% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 5.03g | 2% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 410mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 2.006g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 253mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.681mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 177kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 1.23mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 2.45mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 2.603mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.528mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
76%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.