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Buttermilk vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between buttermilk and beefsteak raw

  • Buttermilk has more calcium; however, beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 103% more.
  • Buttermilk has 23 times more calcium than beefsteak raw. Buttermilk has 116mg of calcium, while beefsteak raw has 5mg.
  • Buttermilk is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
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 +2220%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.3%
Contains more IronIron +3900%
Contains more CopperCopper +618.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1161.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1295%

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8603.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1497.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1122.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.6%
Contains more OtherOther +169.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +545.9%
Contains more FatsFats +509.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +826.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +472.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 2.69µg 103%
Selenium 2µg 27.9µg 47%
Zinc 0.42mg 5.3mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.543mg 39%
Protein 3.31g 21.38g 36%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 5.048mg 31%
Iron 0.05mg 2mg 24%
Cholesterol 4mg 67mg 21%
Phosphorus 89mg 220mg 19%
Calcium 116mg 5mg 11%
Copper 0.011mg 0.079mg 8%
Potassium 151mg 375mg 7%
Fats 0.88g 5.36g 7%
Sodium 190mg 55mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.548g 1.875g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 6%
Calories 40kcal 134kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 2.354g 5%
Magnesium 11mg 25mg 3%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.075mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.182mg 2%
Carbs 4.79g 0g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.189g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 14µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg 1%
Folate 5µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 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
Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.327g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.