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Beefsteak raw vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beefsteak raw and chocolate?

  • Beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3, yet chocolate is richer in copper, iron, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 105% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has 13 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate. Beefsteak raw has 0.543mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate has 0.042mg.
  • Beefsteak raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index than chocolate.

We used Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types in this comparison.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +830%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +484%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1020%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.1%
Contains more IronIron +301%
Contains more CopperCopper +1201.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~206mg

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +596.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1069.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +440%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~2µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.079mg 1.028mg 105%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.23µg 103%
Saturated fat 1.875g 18.519g 76%
Iron 2mg 8.02mg 75%
Manganese 1.419mg 62%
Selenium 27.9µg 3µg 45%
Fats 5.36g 31.28g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.042mg 39%
Protein 21.38g 4.88g 33%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.01mg 30%
Magnesium 25mg 146mg 29%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.725mg 27%
Calories 134kcal 546kcal 21%
Cholesterol 67mg 8mg 20%
Carbs 0g 61.17g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 9.54g 18%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.05mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 1.092g 6%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 8.1µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Calcium 5mg 56mg 5%
Potassium 375mg 559mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.025mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Phosphorus 220mg 206mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 24mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 54.17g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 0g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g 0.947g N/A

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% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +338.1%
Contains more WaterWater +7418.6%
Contains more FatsFats +483.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +415.2%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +305.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +477.8%

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.