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Beefsteak raw vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beefsteak raw and whey different?

  • Beefsteak raw is higher than whey in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and copper.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 100% more than whey.
  • Beefsteak raw contains 68 times more vitamin B3 than whey. Beefsteak raw contains 5.048mg of vitamin B3, while whey contains 0.074mg.
  • Whey is lower in cholesterol.
  • Whey has a higher glycemic index (43) than beefsteak raw (0).

Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Whey, sweet, fluid types were used 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%
Whey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.9%
Contains more IronIron +3233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1875%
Contains more ZincZinc +3976.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +378.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1368.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +840%
~equal in Sodium ~54mg

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%
Whey
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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 0.33% 1% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6721.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1651.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +860.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
~equal in Vitamin E ~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
Whey
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5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2415.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1388.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +60.6%

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
Whey
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67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2254%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1618.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Whey DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 0.28µg 100%
Selenium 27.9µg 1.9µg 47%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.13mg 47%
Protein 21.38g 0.85g 41%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.031mg 39%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.074mg 31%
Phosphorus 220mg 46mg 25%
Iron 2mg 0.06mg 24%
Cholesterol 67mg 2mg 22%
Fats 5.36g 0.36g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 8%
Copper 0.079mg 0.004mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.875g 0.23g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 0.1g 6%
Potassium 375mg 161mg 6%
Calories 134kcal 27kcal 5%
Magnesium 25mg 8mg 4%
Calcium 5mg 47mg 4%
Choline 16mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.036mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.158mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.14g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.011g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Folate 3µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 5.14g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 0g 5.14g N/A
Sodium 55mg 54mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.001mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.047mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0.078mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.068mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.027mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.016mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.645g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.