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

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The main differences between beefsteak raw and duck meat

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus; however, duck meat has more copper, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 100% higher.
  • Duck meat has 3 times less vitamin B6 than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw has 0.543mg of vitamin B6, while duck meat has 0.18mg.
  • Beefsteak raw is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more IronIron +35%
Contains more CopperCopper +187.3%
~equal in Sodium ~59mg

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +796.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +240%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.825mg

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% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.6%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%
Contains more FatsFats +428.9%
Contains more OtherOther +148.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +448%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1831.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Duck meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.3µg 100%
Fats 5.36g 28.35g 35%
Saturated fat 1.875g 9.67g 35%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.86mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.18mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 12.9g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 3.65g 23%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 22%
Copper 0.079mg 0.227mg 16%
Selenium 27.9µg 20µg 14%
Calories 134kcal 337kcal 10%
Phosphorus 220mg 156mg 9%
Iron 2mg 2.7mg 9%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.174mg 8%
Vitamin A 2µg 63µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.269mg 7%
Cholesterol 67mg 84mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Potassium 375mg 204mg 5%
Protein 21.38g 18.99g 5%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 5.1µg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 16mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 4.825mg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 3IU 0%
Sodium 55mg 59mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.462mg 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 Duck 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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.795g)
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 minerals?
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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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.