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Beefsteak raw vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beefsteak raw and cassava different?

  • Beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2, while cassava is higher in vitamin C.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 112% more than cassava.
  • Cassava has a higher glycemic index (94) than beefsteak raw (0).

Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Cassava, raw 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 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.4%
Contains more IronIron +640.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1458.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +714.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3885.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%

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 69% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +491.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +517%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%

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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1472.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1814.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +87.9%

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
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3038.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

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 Cassava
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 Cassava DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg 112%
Selenium 27.9µg 0.7µg 49%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.34mg 45%
Protein 21.38g 1.36g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.088mg 35%
Phosphorus 220mg 27mg 28%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.854mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Iron 2mg 0.27mg 22%
Manganese 0.384mg 17%
Carbs 0g 38.06g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.048mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.875g 0.074g 8%
Fats 5.36g 0.28g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 0.075g 6%
Folate 3µg 27µg 6%
Choline 23.7mg 4%
Potassium 375mg 271mg 3%
Copper 0.079mg 0.1mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.048g 1%
Calories 134kcal 160kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.087mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 16mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 36.26g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.039mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.044mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.02mg 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 Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.