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Mutton vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mutton and Beefsteak

  • Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Mutton covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 128% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak contains 3 times less Iron than Mutton. Mutton contains 4.76mg of Iron, while Beefsteak contains 1.63mg.
  • Beefsteak has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +192%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.8%

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.
Mutton
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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% 0% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.978mg
~equal in Choline ~101.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +36.2%
~equal in Water ~57.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 234kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Protein 33.43g 26.72g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 15.11g Beefsteak
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 79mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 31mg 23mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 409mg 340mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 1.63mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.073mg Beefsteak
Zinc 5.93mg 4.85mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 213mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 57mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.45mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.009mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 28.8µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.14mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.527mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 1.38µg Mutton
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 0µg 8µg Beefsteak
Choline 100.6mg 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.142g 5.951g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.56g Mutton
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.173mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 1.054mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.201mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 2.099mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 2.23mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.687mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 1.042mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.309mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.842mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton Beefsteak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
75%
Mutton
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.