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Beefsteak raw vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beefsteak raw and cocoa solids different?

  • Beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and selenium; however, cocoa solids are richer in copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 412% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has less saturated fat.
  • Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than cocoa solids (24).

Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened are the varieties 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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1896%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2460%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +306.4%
Contains more IronIron +593%
Contains more CopperCopper +4694.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.8%

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% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2331%
Contains more FatsFats +155.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1657.6%
~equal in Protein ~19.6g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.079mg 3.788mg 412%
Manganese 3.837mg 167%
Fiber 0g 37g 148%
Iron 2mg 13.86mg 148%
Magnesium 25mg 499mg 113%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg 112%
Phosphorus 220mg 734mg 73%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Potassium 375mg 1524mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.118mg 33%
Saturated fat 1.875g 8.07g 28%
Selenium 27.9µg 14.3µg 25%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Carbs 0g 57.9g 19%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 2.185mg 18%
Zinc 5.3mg 6.81mg 14%
Fats 5.36g 13.7g 13%
Calcium 5mg 128mg 12%
Folate 3µg 32µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 4.57g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.241mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Calories 134kcal 228kcal 5%
Protein 21.38g 19.6g 4%
Choline 12mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.44g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.5µg 1%
Sodium 55mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 20.9g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.078mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.339mg 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 Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.