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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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.925mg 0.085mg 93%
Vitamin B1 1.1mg 0.074mg 86%
Vitamin B12 4.2µg 2.2µg 83%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.5mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.332g 0.896g 56%
Selenium 1µg 31.8µg 56%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.301mg 46%
Zinc 1.4mg 6.34mg 45%
Vitamin B3 12mg 5.149mg 43%
Phosphorus 450mg 163mg 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Saturated fat 2.849g 8.443g 25%
Folate 102µg 6µg 24%
Fiber 6.1g 0g 24%
Vitamin E 3.45mg 23%
Sodium 490mg 58mg 19%
Choline 82mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.376g 9.171g 12%
Potassium 600mg 279mg 9%
Calcium 95mg 12mg 8%
Iron 2mg 2.4mg 5%
Protein 23g 24.85g 4%
Carbs 9g 0g 3%
Fats 18g 19.02g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Calories 290kcal 271kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Net carbs 2.9g 0g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 0.8g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g N/A

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.