Beefsteak raw vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beefsteak raw and hamburgers
- Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus; however, hamburgers have more folate, vitamin B1, iron, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 52% higher.
- Hamburgers have 3 times less vitamin B6 than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw has 0.543mg of vitamin B6, while hamburgers have 0.203mg.
- Beefsteak raw is lower in saturated fat.
- Hamburgers have 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 Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.
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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 | +25% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +84.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1940% |
Contains more IronIron | +44% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +86.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +189.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1766.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 1.44µg | 52% |
Selenium | 27.9µg | 51% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.203mg | 26% |
Zinc | 5.3mg | 2.87mg | 22% |
Sodium | 55mg | 414mg | 16% |
Saturated fat | 1.875g | 5.096g | 15% |
Fats | 5.36g | 14.36g | 14% |
Folate | 3µg | 56µg | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.217mg | 12% |
Phosphorus | 220mg | 136mg | 12% |
Iron | 2mg | 2.88mg | 11% |
Calcium | 5mg | 102mg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.217mg | 9% | |
Protein | 21.38g | 17.08g | 9% |
Calories | 134kcal | 295kcal | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.354g | 5.495g | 8% |
Carbs | 0g | 24.1g | 8% |
Cholesterol | 67mg | 47mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
Fiber | 0g | 0.9g | 4% |
Potassium | 375mg | 226mg | 4% |
Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 5.365mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
Magnesium | 25mg | 20mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 0.38g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 23.2g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
Sugar | 0g | 4.15g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.253g | 0.814g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.011mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.247mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.152mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.868mg | 0.505mg | 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:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +70.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +167.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +442.4% |
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
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.1% |