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Chocolate brownie vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate brownie and Steak

  • Chocolate brownie has more Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium, while Steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
  • Steak contains 25 times less Vitamin A RAE than Chocolate brownie. Chocolate brownie contains 176µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Steak contains 7µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Steak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, brownies, 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 Calcium +375%
Contains more Magnesium +130.4%
Contains more Copper +356.5%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +553.6%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Magnesium +130.4%
Contains more Copper +356.5%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +553.6%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%

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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Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +3208%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +431.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1275%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3208%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +431.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +53%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +251.9%
Contains more Protein +300.8%
Contains more Water +341.2%
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Fats +53%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +251.9%
Contains more Protein +300.8%
Contains more Water +341.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +950.4%
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +950.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Steak Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 0g Chocolate brownie
Protein 6.2g 24.85g Steak
Fats 29.1g 19.02g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 50.2g 0g Chocolate brownie
Calories 466kcal 271kcal Chocolate brownie
Calcium 57mg 12mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 1.84mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 53mg 23mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 176mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 343mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 0.97mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.388mg 0.085mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 827IU 25IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 7µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.074mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 29µg 6µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.228mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.265mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 0.447mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 0.283mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.132mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 0.323mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.136mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 73mg 78mg Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 7.319g 8.443g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g 9.171g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 0.896g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
19%
Chocolate brownie
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.124g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/nutrients
  2. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.