Beefsteak vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beefsteak and luncheon meat different?
- Beefsteak is richer in zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, choline, and phosphorus, while luncheon meat is higher in selenium.
- Luncheon meat covers your daily need for sodium, 33% more than beefsteak.
- Beefsteak contains 2 times more zinc than luncheon meat. Beefsteak contains 4.85mg of zinc, while luncheon meat contains 2.15mg.
- Luncheon meat is lower in saturated fat.
Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +340% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +311.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33% |
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 | +181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.3% |
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:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1242.9% |
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
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~5.685g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 57mg | 820mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 2.15mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.585mg | 0.272mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 0.92µg | 19% |
| Protein | 26.72g | 17.5g | 18% |
| Selenium | 28.8µg | 38.3µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.978mg | 5.225mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.951g | 3.944g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.97mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.56g | 1.565g | 7% |
| Choline | 101.8mg | 63.9mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 170mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.213mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Fats | 15.11g | 12.77g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.128mg | 4% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 189kcal | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.298g | 5.685g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.527mg | 0.613mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 300mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.04g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 78mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.23mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.309mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.842mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)