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Beefsteak raw vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beefsteak raw and taco salad?

  • Beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron, yet taco salad is higher in folate.
  • Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 99% more.
  • Beefsteak raw has 13 times more selenium than taco salad. While beefsteak raw has 27.9µg of selenium, taco salad has only 2.2µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in taco salad is lower.

We used Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Fast foods, taco salad types in this article.

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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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.6%
Contains more IronIron +73.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1168.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1840%
Contains more CopperCopper +43%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +740.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg

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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +220.1%
Contains more FatsFats +39.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +384.8%
~equal in Water ~72.35g

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +367.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Taco salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.32µg 99%
Selenium 27.9µg 2.2µg 47%
Zinc 5.3mg 1.36mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.11mg 33%
Protein 21.38g 6.68g 29%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.24mg 24%
Phosphorus 220mg 72mg 21%
Cholesterol 67mg 22mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 14%
Sodium 55mg 385mg 14%
Iron 2mg 1.15mg 11%
Folate 3µg 42µg 10%
Calcium 5mg 97mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.875g 3.446g 7%
Manganese 0.167mg 7%
Potassium 375mg 210mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.883g 5%
Choline 23.3mg 4%
Copper 0.079mg 0.113mg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.91g 4%
Fats 5.36g 7.46g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 2.606g 1%
Calories 134kcal 141kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 11.91g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.18mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.201mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 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 Taco salad
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
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.571g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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

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.