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Kiwi vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between kiwi and steak

  • Kiwi is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K, yet steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Kiwi covers your daily vitamin C needs 103% more than steak.
  • Kiwi contains 25 times more vitamin K than steak. While kiwi contains 40.3µg of vitamin K, steak contains only 1.6µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in kiwi is lower.
  • The glycemic index of steak is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Kiwifruit, green, raw 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.
Kiwi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 10% 28% 12% 43% 3.8% 15% 0.39% 13% 1.1%
Steak
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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 +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more IronIron +674.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +4428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +379.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15800%

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.
Kiwi
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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 309% 1.3% 29% 0% 6.8% 5.8% 6.4% 11% 15% 0% 101% 19% 4.3%
Steak
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2418.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1104%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1410%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +693.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kiwi
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 14.66 g
Water: 83.07 g
Other: 0.61 g
Steak
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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 WaterWater +49.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2079.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3557.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kiwi
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8% 13% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.287 g
Steak
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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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19412.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kiwi Steak DV% diff.
Vitamin C 92.7mg 0mg 103%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg 92%
Selenium 0.2µg 31.8µg 57%
Zinc 0.14mg 6.34mg 56%
Protein 1.14g 24.85g 47%
Saturated fat 0.029g 8.443g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.5mg 34%
Vitamin K 40.3µg 1.6µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.341mg 5.149mg 30%
Fats 0.52g 19.02g 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Iron 0.31mg 2.4mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.047g 9.171g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.301mg 21%
Phosphorus 34mg 163mg 18%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Calories 61kcal 271kcal 11%
Vitamin E 1.46mg 10%
Carbs 14.66g 0g 5%
Fructose 4.35g 5%
Copper 0.13mg 0.085mg 5%
Folate 25µg 6µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Manganese 0.098mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.074mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.287g 0.896g 4%
Sodium 3mg 58mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Potassium 312mg 279mg 1%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 11.66g 0g N/A
Sugar 8.99g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 0.061mg 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0.997mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 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
Kiwi Steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
39%
Kiwi
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kiwi
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwi
Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kiwi
Kiwi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.414g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kiwi
Kiwi is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Kiwi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/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.