English muffin vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between English muffins and steak?
- English muffins are richer in fiber, while steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 90% higher.
- Steak is lower in sodium.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than steak (0).
We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +805.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +516.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +228.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1062.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +344.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +222.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +956.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2936.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.896g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 2.2µg | 90% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 58% | |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 6.34mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 8.443g | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.5mg | 35% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 24.85g | 34% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 19.02g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 5.149mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 9.171g | 22% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.4mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 58mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 46g | 0g | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.301mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.074mg | 9% |
| Folate | 37µg | 6µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 279mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 163mg | 4% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 271kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.896g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.184g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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