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Beefsteak raw vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beefsteak raw and caramel different?

  • Beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus, while caramel is higher in calcium.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 100% more than caramel.
  • Beefsteak raw contains 34 times more vitamin B3 than caramel. Beefsteak raw contains 5.048mg of vitamin B3, while caramel contains 0.148mg.
  • Caramel is lower in cholesterol.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index (65) than beefsteak raw (0).

Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Candies, caramels types were 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 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.2%
Contains more IronIron +1328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +338.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1104.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2660%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3310.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +869.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +796.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +364.8%
Contains more WaterWater +758%
Contains more FatsFats +51.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +445.5%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1740.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Caramel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.3µg 100%
Selenium 27.9µg 1.8µg 47%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.44mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.056mg 37%
Protein 21.38g 4.6g 34%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.148mg 31%
Carbs 0g 77g 26%
Iron 2mg 0.14mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 3.478g 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 7mg 20%
Phosphorus 220mg 114mg 15%
Calcium 5mg 138mg 13%
Calories 134kcal 382kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Sodium 55mg 245mg 8%
Copper 0.079mg 0.018mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.256mg 6%
Potassium 375mg 214mg 5%
Fats 5.36g 8.1g 4%
Saturated fat 1.875g 2.476g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 1.542g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.103mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 17mg 2%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 77g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.8µg 0%
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.115mg 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 Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.601g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.