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Minestrone vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Minestrone and Steak?

  • Steak is richer than Minestrone in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% more.
  • Minestrone has 4 times more Sodium than Steak. While Minestrone has 254mg of Sodium, Steak has only 58mg.

We used Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +531.6%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +608.7%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Zinc +1945.2%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +531.6%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +608.7%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Zinc +1945.2%
Contains more Copper +66.7%

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.
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Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +3780%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1572.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3780%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1572.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Protein +1304%
Contains more Fats +1728.8%
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Protein +1304%
Contains more Fats +1728.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3062.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.8%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3062.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Steak Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 0g Minestrone
Protein 1.77g 24.85g Steak
Fats 1.04g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 4.66g 0g Minestrone
Calories 34kcal 271kcal Steak
Fiber 0.4g 0g Minestrone
Calcium 14mg 12mg Minestrone
Iron 0.38mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 3mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 23mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 130mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 254mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 0.31mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.051mg 0.085mg Steak
Manganese 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 970IU 25IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 7µg Minestrone
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 15µg 6µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.043mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.054mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 0.098mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 0.076mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.018mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 0.074mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.03mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 1mg 78mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.23g 8.443g Minestrone
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Minestrone Steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Minestrone
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.