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Biscuit vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between biscuits and beefsteak raw

  • Biscuits have more vitamin B1, calcium, and folate; however, beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 109% more than biscuits.
  • Beefsteak raw has 47 times less calcium than biscuits. Biscuits have 235mg of calcium, while beefsteak raw has 5mg.
  • Beefsteak raw contains less sodium.
  • Biscuits have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of biscuits is 44, while the glycemic index of beefsteak raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4600%
Contains more IronIron +45%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +881.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +374.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3262.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +204.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +869.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +205.4%
Contains more WaterWater +152.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +194.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2102.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 2.69µg 109%
Zinc 0.54mg 5.3mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.543mg 39%
Protein 7g 21.38g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.189g 26%
Calcium 235mg 5mg 23%
Sodium 580mg 55mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.075mg 23%
Cholesterol 3mg 67mg 21%
Fats 16.3g 5.36g 17%
Manganese 0.378mg 16%
Selenium 19.5µg 27.9µg 15%
Folate 61µg 3µg 15%
Carbs 44.6g 0g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 5.048mg 13%
Iron 2.9mg 2mg 11%
Saturated fat 4.324g 1.875g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 2.354g 11%
Calories 353kcal 134kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.182mg 10%
Phosphorus 164mg 220mg 8%
Potassium 121mg 375mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.18g 0g N/A
Copper 0.082mg 0.079mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Biscuit
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.449g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.