Beefsteak raw vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beefsteak raw and veal?
- Beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, and vitamin B6, yet veal is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B2.
- Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 59% more.
- Beefsteak raw has 2 times more selenium than veal. While beefsteak raw has 27.9µg of selenium, veal has only 13.7µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in beefsteak raw is lower.
We used Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.4% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
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:
24.38 g
Fats:
7.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.76 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +293.9% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~66.76g
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
3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 1.27µg | 59% |
| Selenium | 27.9µg | 13.7µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 8.03mg | 19% |
| Choline | 95mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.99mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 5.3mg | 3.87mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 103mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.39mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
| Protein | 21.38g | 24.38g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.875g | 3.04g | 5% |
| Fats | 5.36g | 7.56g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.103mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 0.55g | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Calories | 134kcal | 172kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 375mg | 337mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.354g | 2.84g | 1% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 83mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 220mg | 217mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.253g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.011mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.247mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.152mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.868mg | 0.885mg | 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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| 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Veal is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.165g)
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)
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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