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Beefsteak raw vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beefsteak raw and nutmeg different?

  • Beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, nutmeg is richer in copper, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for nutmeg is 120% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has less saturated fat.

Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1643.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +632%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3580%
Contains more IronIron +52%
Contains more CopperCopper +1200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
~equal in Potassium ~350mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~213mg

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +361.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2433.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +266.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1070.6%
Contains more FatsFats +577.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +606.1%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 126%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg 112%
Saturated fat 1.875g 25.94g 109%
Copper 0.079mg 1.027mg 105%
Fiber 0g 20.8g 83%
Selenium 27.9µg 1.6µg 48%
Fats 5.36g 36.31g 48%
Magnesium 25mg 183mg 38%
Protein 21.38g 5.84g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.16mg 29%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.15mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.346mg 23%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.299mg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Calories 134kcal 525kcal 20%
Folate 3µg 76µg 18%
Calcium 5mg 184mg 18%
Carbs 0g 49.29g 16%
Iron 2mg 3.04mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.057mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Sodium 55mg 16mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 3.22g 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.35g 1%
Potassium 375mg 350mg 1%
Phosphorus 220mg 213mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 28.49g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 2.99g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0%
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Nutmeg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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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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.
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.