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Beefsteak vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beefsteak and Brisket

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Brisket is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Brisket covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 31% more than Beefsteak.
  • Brisket has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Beefsteak. Beefsteak has 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, while Brisket has 0.282mg.
  • Beefsteak contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains more Iron +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.9%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Equal in Selenium - 27.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains more Iron +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.9%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Equal in Selenium - 27.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.568
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.568

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Fats +21.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 28.82
Equal in Water - 52.48
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Fats +21.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Protein - 28.82
Equal in Water - 52.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Brisket
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Brisket Opinion
Protein 26.72g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 15.11g 18.42g Brisket
Calories 250kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 22mg 16mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 175mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 232mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 4.85mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.073mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.009mg 0.01mg Brisket
Selenium 28.8µg 27.1µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.059mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.171mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 4.087mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.282mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 1.054mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 2.099mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.23mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.687mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.309mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.842mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 79mg 106mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 7.305g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 0.681g Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Brisket
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
45%
Beefsteak
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.