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Beefsteak raw vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beefsteak raw and carambola

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2; however, carambola has more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 112% higher.
  • Carambola has 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 Carambola, (starfruit), 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.9% 12% 3% 46% 3.3% 5.1% 0.26% 4.8% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182%
Contains more IronIron +2400%
Contains more ZincZinc +4316.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1733.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4550%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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 115% 1% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1275.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3094.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

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% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1955.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1524.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%
Contains more OtherOther +57.6%

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
8% 13% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7746.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.184g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Carambola DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg 112%
Selenium 27.9µg 0.6µg 50%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.12mg 47%
Protein 21.38g 1.04g 41%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.017mg 40%
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg 38%
Phosphorus 220mg 12mg 30%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.367mg 29%
Iron 2mg 0.08mg 24%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.016mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.391mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.875g 0.019g 8%
Fats 5.36g 0.33g 8%
Potassium 375mg 133mg 7%
Copper 0.079mg 0.137mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 0.03g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.014mg 5%
Calories 134kcal 31kcal 5%
Magnesium 25mg 10mg 4%
Manganese 0.037mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 2mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.73g 2%
Folate 3µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.93g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Calcium 5mg 3mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.98g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.184g 0%
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.077mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.037mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.008mg 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 Carambola
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
13%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.856g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.