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Beefsteak vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beefsteak and Mutton

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B6, however, Mutton is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mutton covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 128% more than Beefsteak.
  • Mutton contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Beefsteak. Beefsteak contains 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, while Mutton contains 0.377mg.
  • Mutton has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +192%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.9%

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%
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +221.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.52mg
~equal in Choline ~100.6mg

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
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +36.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +566.7%
~equal in Water ~54g

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
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Mutton
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Mutton Opinion
Calories 250kcal 234kcal Beefsteak
Protein 26.72g 33.43g Mutton
Fats 15.11g 11.09g Beefsteak
Net carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Cholesterol 79mg 109mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 31mg Mutton
Calcium 22mg 10mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 1.63mg 4.76mg Mutton
Copper 0.073mg 0.062mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 213mg 272mg Mutton
Sodium 57mg 135mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.8mg Mutton
Manganese 0.009mg 0.033mg Mutton
Selenium 28.8µg 38µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.06mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.3mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 6.52mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.897mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.377mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 4.44µg Mutton
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 0µg Beefsteak
Choline 101.8mg 100.6mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 5.142g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 4.459g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 0.814g Mutton
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.257mg Mutton
Threonine 1.054mg 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 2.099mg 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 2.23mg 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.687mg 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 1.309mg 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.842mg 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Mutton
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.