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Beefsteak raw vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beefsteak raw and gingerbread

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, gingerbread is richer in copper.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 110% more than gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread has 14 times less zinc than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw has 5.3mg of zinc, while gingerbread has 0.39mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less cholesterol.
  • Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of beefsteak raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more ZincZinc +1259%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +307.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more IronIron +44%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.8%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4383.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +448.2%
Contains more WaterWater +160.5%
Contains more FatsFats +206%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +657.6%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +202.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2130.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.06µg 110%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.39mg 45%
Protein 21.38g 3.9g 35%
Manganese 0.683mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 4.216g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.19mg 27%
Phosphorus 220mg 54mg 24%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.738mg 21%
Selenium 27.9µg 16.3µg 21%
Fats 5.36g 16.4g 17%
Carbs 0g 49.2g 16%
Copper 0.079mg 0.195mg 13%
Sodium 55mg 327mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 7.124g 12%
Cholesterol 67mg 32mg 12%
Calories 134kcal 356kcal 11%
Magnesium 25mg 70mg 11%
Iron 2mg 2.88mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.875g 4.122g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.19mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 8%
Folate 3µg 33µg 8%
Calcium 5mg 71mg 7%
Potassium 375mg 439mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.162mg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 49.2g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.