Ground beef vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Ground beef and Beefsteak different?
- Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Choline.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 46% higher.
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+39.3%
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Zinc
+20.4%
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Phosphorus
+28.3%
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Potassium
+41.1%
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Sodium
-21.9%
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Selenium
+50.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+39.3%
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Zinc
+20.4%
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Phosphorus
+28.3%
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Potassium
+41.1%
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Sodium
-21.9%
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Selenium
+50.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+22.1%
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Vitamin B12
+80.4%
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Vitamin K
+81.3%
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Vitamin E
+275%
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Vitamin B1
+52.9%
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Vitamin B3
+73.3%
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Vitamin B6
+88.1%
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Folate
+14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.527
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+22.1%
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Vitamin B12
+80.4%
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Vitamin K
+81.3%
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Vitamin E
+275%
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Vitamin B1
+52.9%
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Vitamin B3
+73.3%
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Vitamin B6
+88.1%
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Folate
+14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.527
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+1038.1%
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Protein
+11.9%
Equal in Fats - 15.11
Equal in Water - 57.96
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
26.72 g
Fats:
15.11 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.96 g
Other:
0.21 g
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Other
+1038.1%
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Protein
+11.9%
Equal in Fats - 15.11
Equal in Water - 57.96
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+37.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.951
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.56 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+37.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.951
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 Sodium |
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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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.87g | 26.72g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 15.11g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 250kcal |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 22mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.63mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 213mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 340mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 57mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 4.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.073mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.009mg | |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 28.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 6.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.527mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.585mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 1.38µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.054mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.201mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 2.099mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.23mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.687mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.042mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.309mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.842mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 79mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 5.951g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 6.298g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.56g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
46%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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