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Beefsteak raw vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beefsteak raw and flour

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, flour is higher in vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 112% more than flour.
  • The glycemic index of flour is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.

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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%
Flour
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 9.4% 174% 48% 19% 46% 0.26% 89% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +657.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +132%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.5%

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%
Flour
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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% 1.2% 0% 196% 114% 111% 26% 10% 0% 0.75% 137% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more FolateFolate +6000%
~equal in Vitamin C ~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
Flour
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10% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107%
Contains more FatsFats +446.9%
Contains more WaterWater +511.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%

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
Flour
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.413 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2605.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Flour DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0µg 112%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.785mg 59%
Folate 3µg 183µg 45%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.7mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.044mg 38%
Iron 2mg 4.64mg 33%
Manganese 0.682mg 30%
Carbs 0g 76.31g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.494mg 24%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Protein 21.38g 10.33g 22%
Phosphorus 220mg 108mg 16%
Calories 134kcal 364kcal 12%
Selenium 27.9µg 33.9µg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 9%
Potassium 375mg 107mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.875g 0.155g 8%
Copper 0.079mg 0.144mg 7%
Fats 5.36g 0.98g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 0.087g 6%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 5.904mg 5%
Sodium 55mg 2mg 2%
Choline 10.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 15mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.413g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.3µg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 73.61g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.127mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.281mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.357mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.71mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.415mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.23mg 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 Flour
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
46%
Flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
59%
Flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour
Flour is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
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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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. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/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.