Beefsteak raw vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beefsteak raw and danish pastry different?
- Beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus; however, danish pastry is richer in folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 104% higher.
- Beefsteak raw contains 14 times more vitamin B6 than danish pastry. While beefsteak raw contains 0.543mg of vitamin B6, danish pastry contains only 0.04mg.
- Danish pastry has less cholesterol.
- Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than danish pastry (50).
Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Danish pastry, cheese 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +282.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +657.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +12.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1257.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1245% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1650% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +153.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +360% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 0.2µg | 104% |
Zinc | 5.3mg | 0.7mg | 42% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.04mg | 39% |
Protein | 21.38g | 8g | 27% |
Fats | 5.36g | 21.9g | 25% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.354g | 11.313g | 22% |
Saturated fat | 1.875g | 6.794g | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 2mg | 19% |
Selenium | 27.9µg | 18.9µg | 16% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 2.575g | 16% |
Sodium | 55mg | 417mg | 16% |
Phosphorus | 220mg | 108mg | 16% |
Cholesterol | 67mg | 23mg | 15% |
Manganese | 0.351mg | 15% | |
Folate | 3µg | 60µg | 14% |
Calories | 134kcal | 374kcal | 12% |
Carbs | 0g | 37.2g | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
Potassium | 375mg | 98mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.26mg | 6% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 6.9µg | 5% |
Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 35µg | 4% |
Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
Iron | 2mg | 1.8mg | 3% |
Calcium | 5mg | 35mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 25mg | 15mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 36.2g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 2IU | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 6.95g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.253g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.011mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.247mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.152mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.868mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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 |
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:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +167.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +132.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +308.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +354.5% |
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
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +380.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1262.4% |