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Beefsteak raw vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beefsteak raw and Pound cake

  • Beefsteak raw has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Pound cake has more Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beefsteak raw is 97% higher.
  • Pound cake has 15 times less Vitamin B6 than Beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw has 0.543mg of Vitamin B6, while Pound cake has 0.036mg.
  • Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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.
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
8
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2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +151.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +1132.6%
Contains more Copper +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +458%
Contains more Calcium +840%
Beefsteak raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +151.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +1132.6%
Contains more Copper +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +458%
Contains more Calcium +840%

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.
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
3
:
8
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +647.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Beefsteak raw
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%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +647.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
2
:
3
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +327.6%
Contains more Water +181.9%
Contains more Fats +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +363.6%
Beefsteak raw
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +327.6%
Contains more Water +181.9%
Contains more Fats +160.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +363.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
1
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1709%
Beefsteak raw
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1709%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 0g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 21.38g 5g Beefsteak raw
Fats 5.36g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 0g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 134kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 0g 33.36g Beefsteak raw
Fiber 0g 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 5mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 2mg 1.48mg Beefsteak raw
Magnesium 25mg 8mg Beefsteak raw
Phosphorus 220mg 140mg Beefsteak raw
Potassium 375mg 149mg Beefsteak raw
Sodium 55mg 377mg Beefsteak raw
Zinc 5.3mg 0.43mg Beefsteak raw
Copper 0.079mg 0.042mg Beefsteak raw
Manganese 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 27.9µg 5µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A 6IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 3IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.615mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.036mg Beefsteak raw
Folate 3µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.36µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.041mg Beefsteak raw
Threonine 1.099mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.204mg Beefsteak raw
Leucine 2.011mg 0.397mg Beefsteak raw
Lysine 2.247mg 0.198mg Beefsteak raw
Methionine 0.621mg 0.117mg Beefsteak raw
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.239mg Beefsteak raw
Valine 1.152mg 0.249mg Beefsteak raw
Histidine 0.868mg 0.117mg Beefsteak raw
Cholesterol 67mg 66mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.253g 0.192g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 1.875g 4.811g Beefsteak raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.005g Beefsteak raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.354g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.