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Beefsteak raw vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beefsteak raw and shortbread?

  • Beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet shortbread is richer in vitamin B1 and folate.
  • Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 112% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index than shortbread.

We used Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +326.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +981.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more IronIron +49%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.9%

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +664.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +298.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1925.8%
Contains more FatsFats +389.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +212.1%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4305.3%

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 Shortbread
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg 112%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 8.326g 54%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.49mg 44%
Selenium 27.9µg 6.2µg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.071mg 36%
Fats 5.36g 26.22g 32%
Protein 21.38g 5.37g 32%
Saturated fat 1.875g 8.105g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.353mg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Phosphorus 220mg 66mg 22%
Carbs 0g 63.78g 21%
Folate 3µg 81µg 20%
Calories 134kcal 514kcal 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Sodium 55mg 353mg 13%
Iron 2mg 2.98mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 6.708g 11%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 3.275mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.314mg 10%
Potassium 375mg 88mg 8%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 11µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Magnesium 25mg 14mg 3%
Copper 0.079mg 0.09mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 62.48g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 21.65g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.