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Beefsteak raw vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beefsteak raw and feta

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, and iron; however, feta is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Feta covers your daily need for saturated fat, 65% more than beefsteak raw.
  • Beefsteak raw has 5 times more vitamin B3 than feta. While beefsteak raw has 5.048mg of vitamin B3, feta has only 0.991mg.
  • Beefsteak raw has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of feta is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +504.8%
Contains more IronIron +207.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +84%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9760%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.2%

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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +363.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.5%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more FatsFats +297%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1475.8%

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Feta DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.875g 14.946g 59%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.844mg 51%
Calcium 5mg 493mg 49%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 1.69µg 42%
Sodium 55mg 917mg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.991mg 25%
Fats 5.36g 21.28g 24%
Selenium 27.9µg 15µg 23%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.88mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 19%
Phosphorus 220mg 337mg 17%
Iron 2mg 0.65mg 17%
Vitamin A 2µg 125µg 14%
Protein 21.38g 14.21g 14%
Potassium 375mg 62mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.424mg 9%
Folate 3µg 32µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.154mg 7%
Calories 134kcal 264kcal 7%
Cholesterol 67mg 89mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 4.623g 6%
Copper 0.079mg 0.032mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.591g 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 3IU 16IU 2%
Carbs 0g 4.09g 1%
Manganese 0.028mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.09g N/A
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.397mg 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 Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 862mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.