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Maple sugar vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between maple sugar and beefsteak raw

  • Maple sugar has more calcium and zinc; however, beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 112% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has 18 times less calcium than maple sugar. Maple sugar has 90mg of calcium, while beefsteak raw has 5mg.
  • Maple sugar is lower in saturated fat.
  • Maple sugar has a higher glycemic index than beefsteak raw.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, maple 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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
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 +1700%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.9%
Contains more IronIron +24.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3387.5%

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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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 Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12520%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +142.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21280%
Contains more FatsFats +2580%
Contains more WaterWater +811.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3578.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 192%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg 112%
Selenium 0.8µg 27.9µg 49%
Protein 0.1g 21.38g 43%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.543mg 42%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 5.048mg 31%
Phosphorus 3mg 220mg 31%
Carbs 90.9g 0g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.182mg 13%
Calories 354kcal 134kcal 11%
Calcium 90mg 5mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.036g 1.875g 8%
Fats 0.2g 5.36g 8%
Zinc 6.06mg 5.3mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.075mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 2.354g 6%
Iron 1.61mg 2mg 5%
Potassium 274mg 375mg 3%
Sodium 11mg 55mg 2%
Copper 0.099mg 0.079mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.189g 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 90.9g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 84.87g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Choline 2.1mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
1%
Maple sugar
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.839g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.