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Plantain raw vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Plantain raw and Beefsteak raw

  • Plantain raw has more Vitamin C, while Beefsteak raw has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 112% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Plantains, raw 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.
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
4
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5
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +547.1%
Contains more Zinc +3685.7%
Contains more Selenium +1760%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
Plantain raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Beefsteak raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +547.1%
Contains more Zinc +3685.7%
Contains more Selenium +1760%
Equal in Copper - 0.079

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.
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
5
:
7
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
Contains more Vitamin A +18683.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +635.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%
Plantain raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +18683.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +635.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
2
:
3
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +251.5%
Contains more Protein +1544.6%
Contains more Fats +1348.6%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Plantain raw
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Beefsteak raw
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +251.5%
Contains more Protein +1544.6%
Contains more Fats +1348.6%
Contains more Water +11.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plantain raw
Plantain raw
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2
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7256.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.9%
Plantain raw
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Beefsteak raw
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7256.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain raw Beefsteak raw Opinion
Net carbs 29.59g 0g Plantain raw
Protein 1.3g 21.38g Beefsteak raw
Fats 0.37g 5.36g Beefsteak raw
Carbs 31.89g 0g Plantain raw
Calories 122kcal 134kcal Beefsteak raw
Sugar 15g 0g Beefsteak raw
Fiber 2.3g 0g Plantain raw
Calcium 3mg 5mg Beefsteak raw
Iron 0.6mg 2mg Beefsteak raw
Magnesium 37mg 25mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 34mg 220mg Beefsteak raw
Potassium 499mg 375mg Plantain raw
Sodium 4mg 55mg Plantain raw
Zinc 0.14mg 5.3mg Beefsteak raw
Copper 0.081mg 0.079mg Plantain raw
Selenium 1.5µg 27.9µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A 1127IU 6IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 2µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0.14mg Plantain raw
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Beefsteak raw
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin C 18.4mg 0mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.075mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.182mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B3 0.686mg 5.048mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B5 0.26mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B6 0.299mg 0.543mg Beefsteak raw
Folate 22µg 3µg Plantain raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.5µg Beefsteak raw
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.262mg Beefsteak raw
Threonine 0.034mg 1.099mg Beefsteak raw
Isoleucine 0.036mg 1.09mg Beefsteak raw
Leucine 0.059mg 2.011mg Beefsteak raw
Lysine 0.06mg 2.247mg Beefsteak raw
Methionine 0.017mg 0.621mg Beefsteak raw
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.931mg Beefsteak raw
Valine 0.046mg 1.152mg Beefsteak raw
Histidine 0.064mg 0.868mg Beefsteak raw
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Plantain raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.253g Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.143g 1.875g Plantain raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Beefsteak raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 2.354g Beefsteak raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0.189g Beefsteak raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain raw Beefsteak raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Plantain raw
52%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Plantain raw
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.732g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.