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Beefsteak raw vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beefsteak raw and chives

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, chives are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Chives cover your daily vitamin K needs 176% more than beefsteak raw.
  • Chives have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chives is 45, while the glycemic index of beefsteak raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Chives, 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%
Chives
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +846.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3000%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1740%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%

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%
Chives
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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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +680.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14080%
Contains more FolateFolate +3400%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.078mg

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
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +553.8%
Contains more FatsFats +634.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
Contains more OtherOther +203%

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
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2377.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.3%

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 Chives
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.5µg 212.7µg 176%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg 112%
Vitamin C 0mg 58.1mg 65%
Selenium 27.9µg 0.9µg 49%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.56mg 43%
Protein 21.38g 3.27g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.138mg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.647mg 28%
Folate 3µg 105µg 26%
Vitamin A 2µg 218µg 24%
Phosphorus 220mg 58mg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Manganese 0.373mg 16%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Calcium 5mg 92mg 9%
Copper 0.079mg 0.157mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.875g 0.146g 8%
Fats 5.36g 0.73g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 0.095g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Calories 134kcal 30kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.115mg 5%
Iron 2mg 1.6mg 5%
Magnesium 25mg 42mg 4%
Sodium 55mg 3mg 2%
Potassium 375mg 296mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 0g 4.35g 1%
Choline 5.2mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.267g 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.85g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 1.85g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.078mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.105mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.057mg 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 Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.