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Herbal tea vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between herbal tea and beefsteak raw

  • Herbal tea has less vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, and potassium than beefsteak raw.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 112% more than herbal tea.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 2.4% 1.8% 3% 0% 1.1% 0.43% 0.52% 62% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1775%
Contains more IronIron +2400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +13150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.22%
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12520%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +36.5%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herbal tea Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg 112%
Selenium 0µg 27.9µg 51%
Zinc 0.04mg 5.3mg 48%
Protein 0g 21.38g 43%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.543mg 42%
Phosphorus 1mg 220mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 5.048mg 31%
Iron 0.08mg 2mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Manganese 0.477mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.182mg 14%
Potassium 20mg 375mg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 1.875g 9%
Copper 0mg 0.079mg 9%
Fats 0g 5.36g 8%
Calories 0kcal 134kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.075mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.354g 6%
Magnesium 3mg 25mg 5%
Sodium 4mg 55mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Folate 1µg 3µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.189g 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Calcium 8mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.253g N/A
Choline 0.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Herbal tea Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
0%
Herbal tea
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.