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

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Differences between beefsteak raw and crab meat

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2, while crab meat has more vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and folate.
  • Crab meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 367% higher.
  • Crab meat contains 4 times less vitamin B3 than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw contains 5.048mg of vitamin B3, while crab meat contains 1.34mg.
  • The amount of sodium in beefsteak raw is lower.

The 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 Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more IronIron +163.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1080%
Contains more CopperCopper +1396.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.4%

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +327.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +248.1%
Contains more OtherOther +372.7%
~equal in Protein ~19.35g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~77.55g

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1172.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 11.5µg 367%
Copper 0.079mg 1.182mg 123%
Sodium 55mg 1072mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.18mg 28%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.34mg 23%
Selenium 27.9µg 40µg 22%
Zinc 5.3mg 7.62mg 21%
Iron 2mg 0.76mg 16%
Folate 3µg 51µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.055mg 10%
Magnesium 25mg 63mg 9%
Phosphorus 220mg 280mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.875g 0.133g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 8%
Fats 5.36g 1.54g 6%
Calcium 5mg 59mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 0.185g 5%
Cholesterol 67mg 53mg 5%
Protein 21.38g 19.35g 4%
Potassium 375mg 262mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.536g 2%
Calories 134kcal 97kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.053mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.031g 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 Crab 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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.742g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1017mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.