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Beefsteak raw vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beefsteak raw and ricotta

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, and phosphorus; however, ricotta is richer in calcium and vitamin A.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 98% more than ricotta.
  • Ricotta has 49 times less vitamin B3 than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw has 5.048mg of vitamin B3, while ricotta has 0.104mg.
  • Beefsteak raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Ricotta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of beefsteak raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.1%
Contains more IronIron +426.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4040%

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 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4753.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +691.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.195mg

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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.9%
Contains more FatsFats +142.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +209.1%
~equal in Water ~71.7g

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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Ricotta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.34µg 98%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.043mg 38%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.16mg 38%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.104mg 31%
Saturated fat 1.875g 8.295g 29%
Selenium 27.9µg 14.5µg 24%
Calcium 5mg 207mg 20%
Protein 21.38g 11.26g 20%
Iron 2mg 0.38mg 20%
Vitamin A 2µg 120µg 13%
Fats 5.36g 12.98g 12%
Phosphorus 220mg 158mg 9%
Potassium 375mg 105mg 8%
Copper 0.079mg 0.021mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.013mg 5%
Cholesterol 67mg 51mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 11mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 3.627g 3%
Folate 3µg 12µg 2%
Calories 134kcal 174kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.195mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 55mg 84mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 10IU 1%
Carbs 0g 3.04g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.385g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.27g N/A
Manganese 0.006mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.459mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.