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Chicken meat vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken meat and Beefsteak

  • Chicken meat has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Beefsteak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 45% more than Chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, 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 Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +20.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +20.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +360%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +360%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Water - 57.96
Equal in Other - 0.21
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Water - 57.96
Equal in Other - 0.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 27.3g 26.72g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 15.11g Beefsteak
Calories 239kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 15mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.26mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 182mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 223mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 82mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 1.94mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.066mg 0.073mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.02mg 0.009mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 161IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.14mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 6.978mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.527mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 5µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.6µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.173mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 1.054mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 1.201mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.223mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.726mg 0.687mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 1.042mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 1.309mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 88mg 79mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 3.79g 5.951g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.56g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Beefsteak
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
36%
Chicken meat
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.161g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.