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.
- Beefsteak covers your daily need for 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 CalciumCalcium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +360% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.72 g
Fats:
15.11 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.96 g
Other:
0.21 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +-160% |
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Protein
~27.3g
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Fats
~13.6g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~59.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.56 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 0.3µg | 45% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 1.94mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.56g | 2.97g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.585mg | 0.4mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.527mg | 1.03mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 5.951g | 3.79g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.978mg | 8.487mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 28.8µg | 23.9µg | 9% |
| Choline | 101.8mg | 65.9mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.26mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 182mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.298g | 5.34g | 2% |
| Fats | 15.11g | 13.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.168mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 239kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 26.72g | 27.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.054mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.23mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.309mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.842mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.161g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.