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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 B1, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Beefsteak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beefsteak is 100% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 32 times less Vitamin A RAE than Duck meat. Duck meat has 63µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Beefsteak has 2µg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Copper +187.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains more Zinc +184.9%
Contains more Selenium +39.5%
Equal in Sodium - 55
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Copper +187.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains more Potassium +83.8%
Contains more Zinc +184.9%
Contains more Selenium +39.5%
Equal in Sodium - 55

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 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +796.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.048
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
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 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +796.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.048

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +428.9%
Contains more Other +148.5%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Water +40.7%
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 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 Fats +428.9%
Contains more Other +148.5%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Water +40.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +448%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1831.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +448%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1831.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%

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 price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 18.99g 21.38g Beefsteak
Fats 28.35g 5.36g Duck meat
Calories 337kcal 134kcal Duck meat
Calcium 11mg 5mg Duck meat
Iron 2.7mg 2mg Duck meat
Magnesium 16mg 25mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 156mg 220mg Beefsteak
Potassium 204mg 375mg Beefsteak
Sodium 59mg 55mg Beefsteak
Zinc 1.86mg 5.3mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.227mg 0.079mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.019mg Duck meat
Selenium 20µg 27.9µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 210IU 6IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 2µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU 3IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.075mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.182mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 5.048mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.543mg Beefsteak
Folate 6µg 3µg Duck meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.69µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 5.1µg 1.5µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.262mg Beefsteak
Threonine 0.773mg 1.099mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.872mg 1.09mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.465mg 2.011mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.486mg 2.247mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.475mg 0.621mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0.931mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.938mg 1.152mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.462mg 0.868mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 84mg 67mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.253g Duck meat
Saturated Fat 9.67g 1.875g Beefsteak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 2.354g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 0.189g Duck meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Duck 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
32%
Duck meat
52%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
55%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.795g)
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.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods 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/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.