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Beefsteak raw vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beefsteak raw and yolk different?

  • Beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, yolk is richer in selenium, vitamin D, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 339% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw contains 210 times more vitamin B3 than yolk. While beefsteak raw contains 5.048mg of vitamin B3, yolk contains only 0.024mg.
  • Beefsteak raw has less saturated fat.

Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh are the varieties 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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2480%
Contains more IronIron +36.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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%
Yolk
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +4766.7%
~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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.8%
Contains more WaterWater +39.4%
Contains more FatsFats +395.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +415.2%

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
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +398.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2124.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 67mg 1085mg 339%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 60%
Selenium 27.9µg 56µg 51%
Vitamin A 2µg 381µg 42%
Folate 3µg 146µg 36%
Saturated fat 1.875g 9.551g 35%
Fats 5.36g 26.54g 33%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.024mg 31%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 1.95µg 31%
Vitamin D 3IU 218IU 27%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.528mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 4.204g 27%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.3mg 27%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 5.4µg 27%
Phosphorus 220mg 390mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 11.738g 23%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.35mg 15%
Calcium 5mg 129mg 12%
Protein 21.38g 15.86g 11%
Calories 134kcal 322kcal 9%
Iron 2mg 2.73mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.176mg 8%
Potassium 375mg 109mg 8%
Magnesium 25mg 5mg 5%
Manganese 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.7µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.59g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Copper 0.079mg 0.077mg 0%
Sodium 55mg 48mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Yolk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Beefsteak raw
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1018mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.676g)
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.