Fast food vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fast food and steak
- Fast food is richer in vitamin B1, folate, and iron, yet steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 55% higher.
- Fast food contains 13 times more folate than steak. Fast food contains 80µg of folate, while steak contains 6µg.
- Steak contains less sodium.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index than fast food.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +416.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +328.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +206.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +147.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +181.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 2.2µg | 55% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 6.34mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.5mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 31.8µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.074mg | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 8.443g | 18% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 24.85g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 16% | |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 78mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 58mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 12.01g | 19.02g | 11% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 0g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 9.171g | 11% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.4mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 62mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.301mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.896g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 163mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 5.149mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 279mg | 2% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 271kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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