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Fillet vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fillet and Steak

  • Fillet has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Steak has more Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Fillet's daily need coverage for Copper is 93% higher.
  • Steak contains 15 times less Vitamin B1 than Fillet. Fillet contains 1.1mg of Vitamin B1, while Steak contains 0.074mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fillet is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Vegetarian fillets 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.
Fillet
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 29% 53% 75% 308% 38% 193% 64% 0% 5.5%
Steak
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +691.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +988.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.1%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +352.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3080%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Fillet
8
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% 69% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 346% 525% 0% 77% 45%
Steak
3
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% 1.5% 0% 3% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
2
23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 g
Steak
3
25% 19% 56%
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 +825.9%
Contains more WaterWater +23.5%
~equal in Protein ~24.85g
~equal in Fats ~19.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
2
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.849 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.332 g
Steak
1
46% 50% 5%
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 -66.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +941.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +109.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fillet Steak Opinion
Calories 290kcal 271kcal Fillet
Protein 23g 24.85g Steak
Fats 18g 19.02g Steak
Net carbs 2.9g 0g Fillet
Carbs 9g 0g Fillet
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Fillet
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 95mg 12mg Fillet
Potassium 600mg 279mg Fillet
Iron 2mg 2.4mg Steak
Sugar 0.8g 0g Steak
Fiber 6.1g 0g Fillet
Copper 0.925mg 0.085mg Fillet
Zinc 1.4mg 6.34mg Steak
Phosphorus 450mg 163mg Fillet
Sodium 490mg 58mg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 3.45mg Fillet
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Selenium 1µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin B1 1.1mg 0.074mg Fillet
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.301mg Fillet
Vitamin B3 12mg 5.149mg Fillet
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.5mg Fillet
Vitamin B12 4.2µg 2.2µg Fillet
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Steak
Folate 102µg 6µg Fillet
Choline 82mg Fillet
Saturated Fat 2.849g 8.443g Fillet
Monounsaturated Fat 4.376g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 9.332g 0.896g Fillet
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fillet Steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
136%
Fillet
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Fillet
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.594g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fillet
Fillet is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/nutrients
  2. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.