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Beefsteak raw vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beefsteak raw and chicken fingers

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B6; however, chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin K.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 105% more than chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers contain 7 times less zinc than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw contains 5.3mg of zinc, while chicken fingers contain 0.71mg.
  • Chicken fingers have less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of chicken fingers is higher.

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

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more IronIron +174%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +646.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.2%
~equal in Potassium ~373mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1581.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.179mg

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.2%
Contains more WaterWater +56.4%
Contains more FatsFats +160.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +790.9%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2959.8%

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 Chicken fingers
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.16µg 105%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.71mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 5.783g 37%
Sodium 55mg 769mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 25%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 8.217mg 20%
Selenium 27.9µg 17.5µg 19%
Iron 2mg 0.73mg 16%
Fats 5.36g 13.95g 13%
Manganese 0.228mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.426mg 9%
Phosphorus 220mg 282mg 9%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Calories 134kcal 271kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 4.83g 6%
Carbs 0g 17.25g 6%
Cholesterol 67mg 48mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 8µg 5%
Protein 21.38g 19.22g 4%
Folate 3µg 19µg 4%
Saturated fat 1.875g 2.493g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Copper 0.079mg 0.069mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 7IU 1%
Magnesium 25mg 28mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.05g N/A
Potassium 375mg 373mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.179mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 714mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.618g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.