Potato vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potatoes and beefsteak raw?
- Potatoes are richer in vitamin C, yet beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 112% higher.
- Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index than potatoes.
We used Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1666.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +286% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6875% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +468.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +375.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.69µg | 112% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 27.9µg | 50% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 5.3mg | 45% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 21.38g | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 5.048mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 220mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.543mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.182mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 1.875g | 8% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 5.36g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 0g | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 2.354g | 6% |
| Folate | 15µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 134kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.189g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.075mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 375mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 1.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.253g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 2.011mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 2.247mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 1.152mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.868mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +239.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +942.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5855.6% |
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Water
~72.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
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 | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +350% |