Beefsteak vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beefsteak and duck meat
- Beefsteak has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, duck meat has more copper, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak is 45% higher.
- Duck meat has 3 times less vitamin B6 than beefsteak. Beefsteak has 0.585mg of vitamin B6, while duck meat has 0.18mg.
- Beefsteak is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Duck, domesticated, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +211% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +360% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +218.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +290.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +551.8% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 0.3µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.585mg | 0.18mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 1.86mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.56g | 3.65g | 21% |
| Fats | 15.11g | 28.35g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.227mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.298g | 12.9g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 5.951g | 9.67g | 17% |
| Selenium | 28.8µg | 20µg | 16% |
| Protein | 26.72g | 18.99g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.978mg | 4.825mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 2.7mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.527mg | 1.098mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.269mg | 10% |
| Choline | 101.8mg | 50.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.174mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 156mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 337kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 204mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 5.1µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sodium | 57mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.054mg | 0.773mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0.872mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.23mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.309mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.842mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.719g)
Which food is cheaper?
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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