Beefsteak raw vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beefsteak raw and crab
- Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, crab is higher in copper, selenium, vitamin B12, and folate.
- Crab covers your daily copper needs 82% more than beefsteak raw.
- Crab contains 4 times less iron than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw contains 2mg of iron, while crab contains 0.5mg.
- Beefsteak raw has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1720% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +930.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +226.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
Protein:
17.88 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
79.69 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +624.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +412.1% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~79.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.258 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1724.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.814mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.156mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 3.33µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 27.9µg | 42.9µg | 27% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 563mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.5mg | 19% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 3.81mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 2.747mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 51µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 97mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 91mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.875g | 0.201g | 8% |
| Fats | 5.36g | 0.74g | 7% |
| Protein | 21.38g | 17.88g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.093mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.354g | 0.129g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.023mg | 4% |
| Calories | 134kcal | 83kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 259mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 220mg | 234mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.253g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 0.258g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.727mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.011mg | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.247mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.152mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.868mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.067g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.674g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
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.