Beefsteak vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Beefsteak and Ground beef different?
- Beefsteak has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3 than Ground beef.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ground beef is 21% higher.
- Beefsteak contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Ground beef. While Beefsteak contains 0.543mg of Vitamin B6, Ground beef contains only 0.311mg.
- Beefsteak has less Cholesterol.
Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Magnesium
+47.1%
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Phosphorus
+32.5%
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Potassium
+55.6%
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Sodium
-24.7%
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Selenium
+46.1%
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Calcium
+560%
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Iron
+13.5%
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Zinc
+10.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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Magnesium
+47.1%
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Phosphorus
+32.5%
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Potassium
+55.6%
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-24.7%
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Selenium
+46.1%
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Calcium
+560%
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Iron
+13.5%
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Zinc
+10.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+47.1%
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Vitamin B3
+25.4%
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Vitamin B6
+74.6%
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Vitamin A
+50%
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Folate
+133.3%
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Vitamin K
+93.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+47.1%
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Vitamin B3
+25.4%
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Vitamin B6
+74.6%
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Vitamin A
+50%
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Folate
+133.3%
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Vitamin K
+93.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+24.9%
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Protein
+11.6%
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Fats
+186.8%
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+624.2%
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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Water
+24.9%
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Protein
+11.6%
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Fats
+186.8%
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+624.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-69.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+211%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+115.9%
Saturated Fat:
1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.189 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Saturated Fat
-69.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+211%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+115.9%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 21.38g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 5.36g | 15.37g |
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| Calories | 134kcal | 241kcal |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 2.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 220mg | 166mg |
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| Potassium | 375mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 55mg | 73mg |
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| Zinc | 5.3mg | 5.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.079mg | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 27.9µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.311mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 2.011mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 2.247mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.931mg | |
| Valine | 1.152mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.868mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.253g | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.875g | 6.073g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.354g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 0.408g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
52%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.198g)
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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