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Beefsteak raw vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beefsteak raw and Merlot?

  • Merlot has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Potassium than Beefsteak raw.
  • Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 112% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has 140 times more Selenium than Merlot. Beefsteak raw has 27.9µg of Selenium, while Merlot has 0.2µg.

We used Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +334.8%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +856.5%
Contains more Potassium +195.3%
Contains more Zinc +3685.7%
Contains more Copper +618.2%
Contains more Selenium +13850%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Iron +334.8%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +856.5%
Contains more Potassium +195.3%
Contains more Zinc +3685.7%
Contains more Copper +618.2%
Contains more Selenium +13850%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%

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.
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Merlot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +487.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +852.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +487.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +852.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30442.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.7%
Contains more Other +3181.8%
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +30442.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.7%
Contains more Other +3181.8%

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 Merlot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 21.38g 0.07g Beefsteak raw
Fats 5.36g 0g Beefsteak raw
Carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Calories 134kcal 83kcal Beefsteak raw
Sugar 0g 0.62g Beefsteak raw
Calcium 5mg 8mg Merlot
Iron 2mg 0.46mg Beefsteak raw
Magnesium 25mg 12mg Beefsteak raw
Phosphorus 220mg 23mg Beefsteak raw
Potassium 375mg 127mg Beefsteak raw
Sodium 55mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 5.3mg 0.14mg Beefsteak raw
Copper 0.079mg 0.011mg Beefsteak raw
Manganese 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 27.9µg 0.2µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A 6IU Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin D 3IU Beefsteak raw
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.005mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.031mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.224mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B5 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.057mg Beefsteak raw
Folate 3µg 1µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin K 1.5µg Beefsteak raw
Tryptophan 0.262mg Beefsteak raw
Threonine 1.099mg Beefsteak raw
Isoleucine 1.09mg Beefsteak raw
Leucine 2.011mg Beefsteak raw
Lysine 2.247mg Beefsteak raw
Methionine 0.621mg Beefsteak raw
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Beefsteak raw
Valine 1.152mg Beefsteak raw
Histidine 0.868mg Beefsteak raw
Cholesterol 67mg Merlot
Trans Fat 0.253g 0g Merlot
Saturated Fat 1.875g Merlot
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Beefsteak raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.354g Beefsteak raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g Beefsteak raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Merlot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Beefsteak raw
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.