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Beefsteak raw vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beefsteak raw and biscuits

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, biscuits are richer in vitamin B1, calcium, and folate.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 109% more than biscuits.
  • Biscuits have 22 times less cholesterol than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw has 67mg of cholesterol, while biscuits have 3mg.
  • Biscuits have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of biscuits is 44, while the glycemic index of beefsteak raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +881.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4600%
Contains more IronIron +45%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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%
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3262.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +374.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1933.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +205.4%
Contains more WaterWater +152.4%
Contains more FatsFats +204.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +869.7%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +194.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2102.6%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.08µg 109%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.54mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.035mg 39%
Protein 21.38g 7g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 4.163g 26%
Calcium 5mg 235mg 23%
Sodium 55mg 580mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.356mg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 3mg 21%
Fats 5.36g 16.3g 17%
Manganese 0.378mg 16%
Selenium 27.9µg 19.5µg 15%
Folate 3µg 61µg 15%
Carbs 0g 44.6g 15%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 2.949mg 13%
Iron 2mg 2.9mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.875g 4.324g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 6.93g 11%
Calories 134kcal 353kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.31mg 10%
Phosphorus 220mg 164mg 8%
Potassium 375mg 121mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 6%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.1g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Copper 0.079mg 0.082mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.161mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.449g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.