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Beefsteak raw vs. Soft serve — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beefsteak raw and soft serve

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus; however, soft serve is richer in calcium and vitamin A.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 91% more than soft serve.
  • Soft serve has 53 times less vitamin B3 than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw has 5.048mg of vitamin B3, while soft serve has 0.095mg.
  • Beefsteak raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Soft serve has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of soft serve is 79, 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 Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate.

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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 8.6% 39% 16% 7.9% 10% 14% 50% 8% 0.65% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.9%
Contains more IronIron +852.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +919.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +830%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2520%

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 2.7% 54% 12% 11% 12% 42% 1.8% 30% 11% 63% 2.3% 6.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1031.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +438%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.182mg

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
4% 13% 22% 60%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 22.2 g
Water: 59.8 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +421.5%
Contains more WaterWater +22%
Contains more FatsFats +142.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +172.7%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.4%

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 Soft serve
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Soft serve DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.5µg 91%
Selenium 27.9µg 3µg 45%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.52mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.048mg 38%
Protein 21.38g 4.1g 35%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.095mg 31%
Saturated fat 1.875g 7.46g 25%
Iron 2mg 0.21mg 22%
Vitamin A 2µg 162µg 18%
Phosphorus 220mg 116mg 15%
Calcium 5mg 131mg 13%
Fats 5.36g 13g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.506mg 10%
Cholesterol 67mg 91mg 8%
Carbs 0g 22.2g 7%
Potassium 375mg 177mg 6%
Copper 0.079mg 0.03mg 5%
Choline 26mg 5%
Calories 134kcal 222kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 3.49g 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.7µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.7g 3%
Magnesium 25mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin D 3IU 29IU 3%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.049mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.46g 2%
Folate 3µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.9µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 21.5g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.16g N/A
Sodium 55mg 61mg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.182mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.169mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.215mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.353mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.296mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.176mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.241mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.099mg 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 Soft serve
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
20%
Soft serve
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
17%
Soft serve

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Soft serve
Soft serve is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
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. Soft serve - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173465/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.