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Beefsteak vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beefsteak and Pork?

  • Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 67% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times more Zinc than Pork. Beefsteak has 4.85mg of Zinc, while Pork has 2.39mg.

We used Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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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Pork
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +87.4%
Contains more Zinc +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Selenium +57.3%
Equal in Sodium - 62
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +87.4%
Contains more Zinc +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Selenium +57.3%
Equal in Sodium - 62
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Manganese - 0.009

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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Pork
Contains more Vitamin E +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1024.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1024.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pork
Contains more Other +323.8%
Equal in Protein - 27.32
Equal in Fats - 13.92
Equal in Water - 57.87
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Other +323.8%
Equal in Protein - 27.32
Equal in Fats - 13.92
Equal in Water - 57.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.19
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.19

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Pork
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pork Opinion
Protein 26.72g 27.32g Pork
Fats 15.11g 13.92g Beefsteak
Calories 250kcal 242kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 19mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 0.87mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 213mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 340mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 57mg 62mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 2.39mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.073mg
Manganese 0.009mg 0.009mg
Selenium 28.8µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.29mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 5.037mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.464mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 5µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.7µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.054mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.099mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.23mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.687mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.309mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.842mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 79mg 80mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 5.23g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 6.19g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Pork
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
45%
Beefsteak
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.