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Oatmeal vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between oatmeal and beefsteak raw?

  • Oatmeal is higher in iron, vitamin B1, and folate, yet beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 112% more.
  • Oatmeal has 15 times more folate than beefsteak raw. While oatmeal has 44µg of folate, beefsteak raw has only 3µg.
  • The glycemic index of beefsteak raw is lower.

We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
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 +1500%
Contains more IronIron +198%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +514.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +754.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +458%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +275%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +15.2%
Contains more OtherOther +72.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +802.1%
Contains more FatsFats +294.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 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 -87.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +502%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg 112%
Iron 5.96mg 2mg 50%
Zinc 0.62mg 5.3mg 43%
Selenium 5µg 27.9µg 42%
Protein 2.37g 21.38g 38%
Manganese 0.558mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Phosphorus 77mg 220mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.543mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.075mg 15%
Vitamin A 130µg 2µg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 5.048mg 13%
Folate 44µg 3µg 10%
Potassium 61mg 375mg 9%
Calcium 80mg 5mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.226g 1.875g 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Fats 1.36g 5.36g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 2.354g 5%
Carbs 11.67g 0g 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Calories 68kcal 134kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.182mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.189g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.066mg 0.079mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.5µg 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Net carbs 9.97g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Magnesium 26mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0.46g 0g N/A
Sodium 49mg 55mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
26%
Oatmeal
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.649g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
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.
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.