Beefsteak raw vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beefsteak raw and pork?
- Beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B6, yet pork is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D.
- Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
- Beefsteak raw has 2 times more iron than pork. Beefsteak raw has 2mg of iron, while pork has 0.87mg.
- Beefsteak raw contains less saturated fat.
We used Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 IronIron | +129.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.4% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +284.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1069.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +159.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +169.7% |
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Carbs
~0g
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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +163% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +534.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 0.7µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.877mg | 67% |
| Selenium | 27.9µg | 45.3µg | 32% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 2.39mg | 26% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.875g | 5.23g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.87mg | 14% |
| Fats | 5.36g | 13.92g | 13% |
| Protein | 21.38g | 27.32g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.321mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.354g | 6.19g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 1.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 53IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.464mg | 6% |
| Calories | 134kcal | 242kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 80mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 220mg | 246mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 423mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 62mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 5.037mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.253g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.011mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.247mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.152mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.868mg | 1.067mg | 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?
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| 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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.355g)
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)