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Milk vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between milk and beefsteak raw?

  • Milk is richer in calcium, yet beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
  • Milk has 25 times more calcium than beefsteak raw. Milk has 125mg of calcium, while beefsteak raw has 5mg.
  • Milk contains less cholesterol.
  • Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index than milk.

We used Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Milk
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
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 +2400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150%
Contains more IronIron +6566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +690%
Contains more ZincZinc +1161.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +745.5%

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.
Milk
6
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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 AVitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5328%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1367.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +472.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.182mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
3
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 WaterWater +23.3%
Contains more OtherOther +127.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +534.4%
Contains more FatsFats +452.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 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 -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +749.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +440%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.69µg 93%
Selenium 3.3µg 27.9µg 45%
Zinc 0.42mg 5.3mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.543mg 39%
Protein 3.37g 21.38g 36%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 5.048mg 31%
Iron 0.03mg 2mg 25%
Cholesterol 5mg 67mg 21%
Phosphorus 95mg 220mg 18%
Calcium 125mg 5mg 12%
Copper 0.01mg 0.079mg 8%
Potassium 150mg 375mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 7%
Fats 0.97g 5.36g 7%
Vitamin D 48IU 3IU 6%
Saturated fat 0.633g 1.875g 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 2µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 2.354g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.075mg 5%
Calories 42kcal 134kcal 5%
Magnesium 11mg 25mg 3%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Carbs 4.99g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg 1%
Folate 5µg 3µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.189g 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.2g 0g N/A
Sodium 44mg 55mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.003mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.182mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
15%
Milk
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.242g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.