Pork vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pork and Beefsteak?
- Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, yet Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
- Beefsteak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
- Pork has 18 times more Vitamin D than Beefsteak. Pork has 53IU of Vitamin D, while Beefsteak has 3IU.
- Beefsteak contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
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Calcium
+280%
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Magnesium
+12%
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Phosphorus
+11.8%
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Potassium
+12.8%
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Selenium
+62.4%
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Iron
+129.9%
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Sodium
-11.3%
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Zinc
+121.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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Calcium
+280%
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Magnesium
+12%
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Phosphorus
+11.8%
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Potassium
+12.8%
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Selenium
+62.4%
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Iron
+129.9%
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Sodium
-11.3%
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Zinc
+121.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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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Vitamin A
+16.7%
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Vitamin D
+1200%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1069.3%
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Vitamin B2
+76.4%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin B6
+17%
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Vitamin B12
+284.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.048
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Vitamin A
+16.7%
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Vitamin D
+1200%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1069.3%
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Vitamin B2
+76.4%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin B6
+17%
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Vitamin B12
+284.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.048
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+27.8%
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Fats
+159.7%
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Other
+169.7%
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Water
+26%
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Protein
+27.8%
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Fats
+159.7%
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+169.7%
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Water
+26%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+163%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+534.9%
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Saturated Fat
-64.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+163%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+534.9%
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Saturated Fat
-64.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 27.32g | 21.38g |
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| Fats | 13.92g | 5.36g |
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| Calories | 242kcal | 134kcal |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 0.87mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 220mg |
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| Potassium | 423mg | 375mg |
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| Sodium | 62mg | 55mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 5.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 27.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 2µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 53IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.182mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 5.048mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.543mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 2.69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.262mg |
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| Threonine | 1.234mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 1.09mg |
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| Leucine | 2.177mg | 2.011mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 2.247mg |
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| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.621mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.473mg | 1.152mg |
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| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.868mg |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 67mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.253g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.23g | 1.875g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.19g | 2.354g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 0.189g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
56%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.355g)
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)