Beefsteak raw vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between beefsteak raw and tamale
- Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron, while tamale has more fiber.
- Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 90% higher.
- Tamale contains 5 times less selenium than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw contains 27.9µg of selenium, while tamale contains 6µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in tamale is lower.
- Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beefsteak raw is 0, while the glycemic index of tamale is 82.
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 Tamales (Navajo).
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +63.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +25.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +258.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +365% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +480% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +217.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +279.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +398.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 0.54µg | 90% |
Selenium | 27.9µg | 6µg | 40% |
Zinc | 5.3mg | 1.48mg | 35% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.143mg | 31% |
Protein | 21.38g | 6.28g | 30% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 1.59mg | 22% |
Cholesterol | 67mg | 17mg | 17% |
Phosphorus | 220mg | 99mg | 17% |
Sodium | 55mg | 427mg | 16% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
Iron | 2mg | 1.22mg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.174mg | 8% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
Potassium | 375mg | 131mg | 7% |
Carbs | 0g | 18.12g | 6% |
Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 4% | |
Folate | 3µg | 15µg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 0.688g | 3% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
Calcium | 5mg | 29mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 1.875g | 2.396g | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.354g | 2.739g | 1% |
Calories | 134kcal | 153kcal | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg | 1% |
Fats | 5.36g | 6.12g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 15.02g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
Sugar | 0g | 0.99g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.253g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.011mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.247mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.152mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.868mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +240.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +14.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +318.2% |
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Water
~68.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +264% |