Biscuit vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between biscuits and steak
- Biscuits have more vitamin B1 and calcium; however, steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 88% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits have 20 times more calcium than steak. While biscuits have 235mg of calcium, steak has only 12mg.
- Steak has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1858.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1074.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +381.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +916.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +492.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +255% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +364.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 2.2µg | 88% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 6.34mg | 53% |
| Protein | 7g | 24.85g | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.5mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 78mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.074mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 58mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 12mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 31.8µg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.896g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 8.443g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 0g | 15% |
| Folate | 61µg | 6µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 5.149mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.4mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 9.171g | 6% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 279mg | 5% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 271kcal | 4% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 19.02g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.301mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 163mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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