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Pork Meat vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pork Meat and beefsteak raw

  • Pork Meat has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 88% more than pork Meat.
  • Beefsteak raw contains 13 times less vitamin B1 than pork Meat. Pork Meat contains 0.95mg of vitamin B1, while beefsteak raw contains 0.075mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.9%
Contains more IronIron +73.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +119%
~equal in Sodium ~55mg

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% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 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 ProteinProtein +22.4%
Contains more OtherOther +163.6%
Contains more FatsFats +52.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~72.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 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 -36.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 2.69µg 88%
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.075mg 73%
Zinc 2.42mg 5.3mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 20%
Selenium 38.2µg 27.9µg 19%
Choline 88.9mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.182mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.543mg 15%
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 5.048mg 15%
Iron 1.15mg 2mg 11%
Protein 26.17g 21.38g 10%
Phosphorus 267mg 220mg 7%
Copper 0.111mg 0.079mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.198g 1.875g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.334g 2.354g 3%
Fats 3.51g 5.36g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 0.189g 2%
Cholesterol 73mg 67mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Potassium 421mg 375mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 3IU 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Calories 143kcal 134kcal 0%
Calcium 6mg 5mg 0%
Sodium 57mg 55mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.033g 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat 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
63%
Pork Meat
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.677g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.