Beefsteak raw vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beefsteak raw and fireweed different?
- Beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc; however, fireweed is richer in vitamin A, fiber, calcium, magnesium, folate, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 112% higher.
Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw 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 ZincZinc | +99.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3000% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +524% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8480% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +20% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +305.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8900% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +3633.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 6.704mg | 291% | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 0µg | 112% |
Selenium | 27.9µg | 0.9µg | 49% |
Calcium | 5mg | 429mg | 42% |
Fiber | 0g | 10.6g | 42% |
Protein | 21.38g | 4.71g | 33% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 156mg | 31% |
Folate | 3µg | 112µg | 27% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 27% | |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0.32mg | 27% |
Zinc | 5.3mg | 2.66mg | 24% |
Cholesterol | 67mg | 0mg | 22% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 180µg | 20% |
Phosphorus | 220mg | 108mg | 16% |
Saturated fat | 1.875g | 9% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.632mg | 7% |
Carbs | 0g | 19.22g | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.354g | 6% | |
Iron | 2mg | 2.4mg | 5% |
Potassium | 375mg | 494mg | 4% |
Fats | 5.36g | 2.75g | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.033mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.137mg | 3% |
Calories | 134kcal | 103kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 4.674mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Sodium | 55mg | 34mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 0g | 8.62g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.253g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.011mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.247mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.621mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.152mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.868mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 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:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +353.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +94.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +669.7% |
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Water
~70.78g