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Beefsteak vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beefsteak and Chicken meat

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Choline, however, Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 45% more than Chicken meat.
  • Beefsteak has 3 times more Zinc than Chicken meat. While Beefsteak has 4.85mg of Zinc, Chicken meat has only 1.94mg.
  • Chicken meat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 +46.7%
Contains more Iron +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +20.5%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.066
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% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +20.5%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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 E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +360%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
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 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +360%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Equal in Protein - 27.3
Equal in Fats - 13.6
Equal in Water - 59.45
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Equal in Protein - 27.3
Equal in Fats - 13.6
Equal in Water - 59.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.4%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Chicken meat Opinion
Protein 26.72g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 15.11g 13.6g Beefsteak
Calories 250kcal 239kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 15mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.26mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 213mg 182mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 223mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 82mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 1.94mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.066mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.02mg Chicken meat
Selenium 28.8µg 23.9µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.27mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.063mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.4mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 5µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.3µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.054mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 2.099mg 1.986mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 2.223mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.309mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.842mg 0.802mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 88mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 3.79g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 5.34g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 2.97g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.161g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.