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

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Summary of differences between beefsteak raw and chicken meat

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, selenium, and phosphorus; however, chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 100% more than chicken meat.
  • Beefsteak raw has 3 times more zinc than chicken meat. While beefsteak raw has 5.3mg of zinc, chicken meat has only 1.94mg.
  • Beefsteak raw has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.2%
Contains more IronIron +58.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +796.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.168mg

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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.7%
Contains more OtherOther +-194.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.7%
Contains more FatsFats +153.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1471.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.3µg 100%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.94mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 21%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 8.487mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 2.97g 19%
Fats 5.36g 13.6g 13%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Protein 21.38g 27.3g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.4mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.875g 3.79g 9%
Iron 2mg 1.26mg 9%
Selenium 27.9µg 23.9µg 7%
Cholesterol 67mg 88mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 5.34g 7%
Calories 134kcal 239kcal 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 48µg 5%
Phosphorus 220mg 182mg 5%
Potassium 375mg 223mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.168mg 1%
Sodium 55mg 82mg 1%
Copper 0.079mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.4µg 1%
Folate 3µg 5µg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 25mg 23mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.02g 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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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Chicken meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.915g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.