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Beefsteak raw vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beefsteak raw and pork Meat

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron; however, pork Meat is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 88% more than pork Meat.
  • Pork Meat contains 2 times less zinc than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw contains 5.3mg of zinc, while pork Meat contains 2.42mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more IronIron +73.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +119%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.9%
~equal in Sodium ~57mg

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% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +52.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.4%
Contains more OtherOther +163.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.45g

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Pork Meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.57µg 88%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.95mg 73%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.42mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 20%
Selenium 27.9µg 38.2µg 19%
Choline 88.9mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.387mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.739mg 15%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 7.432mg 15%
Iron 2mg 1.15mg 11%
Protein 21.38g 26.17g 10%
Phosphorus 220mg 267mg 7%
Copper 0.079mg 0.111mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.875g 1.198g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 1.334g 3%
Fats 5.36g 3.51g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.506g 2%
Cholesterol 67mg 73mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Potassium 375mg 421mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Folate 3µg 0µg 1%
Calories 134kcal 143kcal 0%
Calcium 5mg 6mg 0%
Sodium 55mg 57mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.1mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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%
Beefsteak raw
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.677g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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)

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.