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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 from 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
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%
~equal in Sodium ~59mg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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% 13% 14% 3% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
Contains more FatsFats +87.6%
Contains more OtherOther +290.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
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.
Beefsteak Duck meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Duck meat Opinion
Calories 250kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Protein 26.72g 18.99g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 28.35g Duck meat
Cholesterol 79mg 84mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 3IU Duck meat
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 11mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 204mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 2.7mg Duck meat
Copper 0.073mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Zinc 4.85mg 1.86mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 156mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 59mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Duck meat
Manganese 0.009mg 0.019mg Duck meat
Selenium 28.8µg 20µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.174mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.269mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 4.825mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.18mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.3µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.1µg Duck meat
Folate 8µg 6µg Beefsteak
Choline 101.8mg 50.4mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 9.67g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 3.65g Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 1.054mg 0.773mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.872mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.465mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.486mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.475mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.752mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.938mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.462mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Duck meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
46%
Beefsteak
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.719g)
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.