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Beefsteak raw vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beefsteak raw and bananas

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B6; however, bananas have more fiber and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 112% higher.
  • Bananas have a higher glycemic index than beefsteak raw.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Bananas, raw.

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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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Banana
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1.5% 32% 9.8% 26% 4.1% 9.4% 0.13% 35% 5.5%
Contains more IronIron +669.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +3433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2690%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Calcium ~5mg
~equal in Potassium ~358mg
~equal in Copper ~0.078mg

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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Banana
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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 29% 1% 2% 0% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 0% 1.3% 15% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +659.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Banana
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23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1861.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1524.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +151.5%
~equal in Water ~74.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Banana
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52% 15% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7256.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Banana DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg 112%
Selenium 27.9µg 1µg 49%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.15mg 47%
Protein 21.38g 1.09g 41%
Phosphorus 220mg 22mg 28%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.665mg 27%
Iron 2mg 0.26mg 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.367mg 14%
Manganese 0.27mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.875g 0.112g 8%
Carbs 0g 22.84g 8%
Fats 5.36g 0.33g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.073mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 0.032g 6%
Fructose 4.85g 6%
Folate 3µg 20µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.031mg 4%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Calories 134kcal 89kcal 2%
Sodium 55mg 1mg 2%
Starch 5.38g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Potassium 375mg 358mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.073g 1%
Net carbs 0g 20.24g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 25mg 27mg 0%
Calcium 5mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 0g 12.23g N/A
Copper 0.079mg 0.078mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.028mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.049mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Banana
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
48%
Beefsteak raw
15%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.763g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.