Beefsteak raw vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beefsteak raw and ground beef different?
- Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B3 than ground beef.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ground beef is 21% higher.
- Beefsteak raw contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than ground beef. While beefsteak raw contains 0.543mg of vitamin B6, ground beef contains only 0.311mg.
- Beefsteak raw has less cholesterol.
Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.2% |
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 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +93.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +186.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +624.2% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +211% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.875g | 6.073g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.311mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 27.9µg | 19.1µg | 16% |
| Fats | 5.36g | 15.37g | 15% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.354g | 7.322g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 2.49µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 220mg | 166mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 4.026mg | 6% |
| Protein | 21.38g | 23.87g | 5% |
| Calories | 134kcal | 241kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 5.84mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 241mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 2.27mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 0.408g | 1% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.171mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.253g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.011mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.247mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.152mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.868mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.198g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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