Beefsteak vs Meat - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Beefsteak and Meat
- Beefsteak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however Meat is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Beefsteak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 88% more than Meat.
- Meat contains 2 times less Zinc than Beefsteak. Beefsteak contains 5.3mg of Zinc, while Meat contains 2.42mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+73.9%
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Zinc
+119%
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Calcium
+20%
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Magnesium
+16%
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Phosphorus
+21.4%
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Potassium
+12.3%
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Copper
+40.5%
Equal in Sodium - 57
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Iron
+73.9%
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Zinc
+119%
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Calcium
+20%
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Magnesium
+16%
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Phosphorus
+21.4%
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Potassium
+12.3%
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Copper
+40.5%
Equal in Sodium - 57
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+371.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+1166.7%
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Vitamin B2
+112.6%
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Vitamin B3
+47.2%
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Vitamin B6
+36.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+371.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+1166.7%
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Vitamin B2
+112.6%
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Vitamin B3
+47.2%
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Vitamin B6
+36.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Protein | 21.38g | 26.17g |
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Fats | 5.36g | 3.51g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Calories | 134kcal | 143kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 5mg | 6mg |
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Iron | 2mg | 1.15mg |
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Magnesium | 25mg | 29mg |
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Phosphorus | 220mg | 267mg |
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Potassium | 375mg | 421mg |
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Sodium | 55mg | 57mg |
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Zinc | 5.3mg | 2.42mg |
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Copper | 0.079mg | 0.111mg |
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Vitamin A | 6IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | 0.08mg |
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Vitamin D | 3IU | 10IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.95mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.387mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 7.432mg |
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Vitamin B5 | mg | 1.012mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.739mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 0.57µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.275mg |
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Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.175mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.288mg |
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Leucine | 2.011mg | 2.229mg |
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Lysine | 2.247mg | 2.427mg |
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Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.721mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.1mg |
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Valine | 1.152mg | 1.367mg |
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Histidine | 0.868mg | 1.13mg |
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Cholesterol | 67mg | 73mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.253g | 0.033g |
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Saturated Fat | 1.875g | 1.198g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.354g | 1.334g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 0.506g |
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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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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
52

65

Mineral Summary Score
50

41

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
128%

157%

Carbohydrates
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Fats
25%

16%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.677g)
Which food is cheaper?

Meat is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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.