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Beefsteak raw vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beefsteak raw and peppermint different?

  • Beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6, while peppermint is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, fiber, copper, folate, and calcium.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 112% more than peppermint.
  • Beefsteak raw contains 5 times more zinc than peppermint. Beefsteak raw contains 5.3mg of zinc, while peppermint contains 1.11mg.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index (70) than beefsteak raw (0).

Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Peppermint, fresh types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +377.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +201.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4760%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.7%
Contains more IronIron +154%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.6%

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.082mg
~equal in Choline ~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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +470.1%
Contains more FatsFats +470.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +436.4%
~equal in Water ~78.65g

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7033.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg 112%
Selenium 27.9µg 51%
Manganese 1.176mg 51%
Iron 2mg 5.08mg 39%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.11mg 38%
Protein 21.38g 3.75g 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.129mg 32%
Folate 3µg 114µg 28%
Copper 0.079mg 0.329mg 28%
Calcium 5mg 243mg 24%
Vitamin A 2µg 212µg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.706mg 21%
Phosphorus 220mg 73mg 21%
Magnesium 25mg 80mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.875g 0.246g 7%
Fats 5.36g 0.94g 7%
Potassium 375mg 569mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 0.033g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.266mg 6%
Carbs 0g 14.89g 5%
Calories 134kcal 70kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.508g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.082mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Sodium 55mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Trans fat 0.253g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.075mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Peppermint
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Beefsteak raw
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.