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Beefsteak raw vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beefsteak raw and Potato?

  • Beefsteak raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Potato is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 112% higher.

We used Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 +146.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +286%
Contains more Zinc +1666.7%
Contains more Selenium +6875%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Iron +146.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +286%
Contains more Zinc +1666.7%
Contains more Selenium +6875%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +942.9%
Contains more Fats +5855.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +239.4%
Equal in Water - 79.25
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +942.9%
Contains more Fats +5855.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +239.4%
Equal in Water - 79.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

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 Potato
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Potato Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.39g Potato
Protein 21.38g 2.05g Beefsteak raw
Fats 5.36g 0.09g Beefsteak raw
Carbs 0g 17.49g Potato
Calories 134kcal 77kcal Beefsteak raw
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0g 0.82g Beefsteak raw
Fiber 0g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 5mg 12mg Potato
Iron 2mg 0.81mg Beefsteak raw
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Beefsteak raw
Phosphorus 220mg 57mg Beefsteak raw
Potassium 375mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 55mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 5.3mg 0.3mg Beefsteak raw
Copper 0.079mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 27.9µg 0.4µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A 6IU 2IU Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Beefsteak raw
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.032mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.061mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.298mg Beefsteak raw
Folate 3µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.021mg Beefsteak raw
Threonine 1.099mg 0.067mg Beefsteak raw
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.066mg Beefsteak raw
Leucine 2.011mg 0.098mg Beefsteak raw
Lysine 2.247mg 0.107mg Beefsteak raw
Methionine 0.621mg 0.032mg Beefsteak raw
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.081mg Beefsteak raw
Valine 1.152mg 0.103mg Beefsteak raw
Histidine 0.868mg 0.035mg Beefsteak raw
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Potato
Trans Fat 0.253g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 1.875g 0.025g Potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Beefsteak raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.354g 0.002g Beefsteak raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.042g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Potato
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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.