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Beefsteak raw vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beefsteak raw and table salt

  • Table salt contains less vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2 than beefsteak raw.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1683% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in table salt is lower.

The 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 Salt, table.

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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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4587.5%
Contains more IronIron +506.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +5200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +36365%
Contains more OtherOther +30142.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Table salt DV% diff.
Sodium 55mg 38758mg 1683%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg 112%
Selenium 27.9µg 0.1µg 51%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.1mg 47%
Protein 21.38g 0g 43%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0mg 42%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0mg 32%
Phosphorus 220mg 0mg 31%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Iron 2mg 0.33mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0mg 14%
Potassium 375mg 8mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.875g 0g 9%
Fats 5.36g 0g 8%
Calories 134kcal 0kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 0g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0mg 6%
Magnesium 25mg 1mg 6%
Copper 0.079mg 0.03mg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Calcium 5mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0g 1%
Folate 3µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Table salt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
0%
Table salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
510%
Table salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 38703mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.