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Beefsteak raw vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beefsteak raw and fruitcake

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B2; however, fruitcake has more fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 112% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 20 times less zinc than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw has 5.3mg of zinc, while fruitcake has 0.27mg.
  • Fruitcake is lower in cholesterol.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index than beefsteak raw.

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 Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +58%
Contains more ZincZinc +1863%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +323.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1295%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +560%
~equal in Iron ~2.07mg

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +538.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1080.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26800%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.5µg

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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +637.2%
Contains more WaterWater +188.3%
Contains more FatsFats +69.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%

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
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1658.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Fruitcake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.01µg 112%
Selenium 27.9µg 2µg 47%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.27mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.046mg 38%
Protein 21.38g 2.9g 37%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.791mg 27%
Phosphorus 220mg 52mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 3.323g 21%
Carbs 0g 61.6g 21%
Cholesterol 67mg 5mg 21%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Calories 134kcal 324kcal 10%
Manganese 0.22mg 10%
Potassium 375mg 153mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.099mg 6%
Fats 5.36g 9.1g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 4.2g 5%
Saturated fat 1.875g 1.048g 4%
Folate 3µg 20µg 4%
Copper 0.079mg 0.05mg 3%
Calcium 5mg 33mg 3%
Sodium 55mg 101mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Iron 2mg 2.07mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 57.9g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 27.42g N/A
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.14mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.071mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Fruitcake
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
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.827g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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.
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.

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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