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Duck meat vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Duck meat and Beefsteak

  • Duck meat has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Beefsteak has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beefsteak is 45% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 3 times less Copper than Duck meat. Duck meat has 0.227mg of Copper, while Beefsteak has 0.073mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Duck, domesticated, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more IronIron +65.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +211%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +160.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44%
~equal in Sodium ~57mg

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 0% 13% 14% 3% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +360%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +102%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 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 FatsFats +87.6%
Contains more OtherOther +290.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +104.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +551.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 337kcal 250kcal Duck meat
Protein 18.99g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 28.35g 15.11g Duck meat
Cholesterol 84mg 79mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 3IU Duck meat
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Beefsteak
Calcium 11mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 204mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 2.7mg 1.63mg Duck meat
Copper 0.227mg 0.073mg Duck meat
Zinc 1.86mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 156mg 213mg Beefsteak
Sodium 59mg 57mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 210IU 0IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.45mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Duck meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.009mg Duck meat
Selenium 20µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.078mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.14mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.527mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 5.1µg 1.6µg Duck meat
Folate 6µg 8µg Beefsteak
Choline 50.4mg 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 9.67g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 6.298g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 0.56g Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.173mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.773mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.872mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.465mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.486mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.475mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.938mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.462mg 0.842mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat Beefsteak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
32%
Duck meat
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.719g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.