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Provolone vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Provolone and Beefsteak raw different?

  • Provolone is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Beefsteak raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Provolone is 76% higher.
  • Provolone contains 151 times more Calcium than Beefsteak raw. While Provolone contains 756mg of Calcium, Beefsteak raw contains only 5mg.
  • Beefsteak raw has less Sodium.

Cheese, provolone and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw are the varieties used 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 +15020%
Contains more Magnesium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.5%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains more Potassium +171.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.1%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Selenium +92.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Contains more Calcium +15020%
Contains more Magnesium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.5%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains more Potassium +171.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.1%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Selenium +92.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +14566.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +643.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +14566.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +643.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +396.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1327.3%
Contains more Water +78.1%
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +396.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1327.3%
Contains more Water +78.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +214.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +214.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Beefsteak raw Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 0g Provolone
Protein 25.58g 21.38g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 5.36g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 0g Provolone
Calories 351kcal 134kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 0g Beefsteak raw
Calcium 756mg 5mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 2mg Beefsteak raw
Magnesium 28mg 25mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 220mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 375mg Beefsteak raw
Sodium 876mg 55mg Beefsteak raw
Zinc 3.23mg 5.3mg Beefsteak raw
Copper 0.026mg 0.079mg Beefsteak raw
Manganese 0.01mg Provolone
Selenium 14.5µg 27.9µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A 880IU 6IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 2µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 3IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.075mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.182mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 5.048mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B5 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.543mg Beefsteak raw
Folate 10µg 3µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 2.69µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.5µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.262mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 1.099mg Beefsteak raw
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.09mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 2.011mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 2.247mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.621mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.931mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 1.152mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.868mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 67mg Beefsteak raw
Trans Fat 0.253g Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.078g 1.875g Beefsteak raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Beefsteak raw
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 2.354g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.189g Provolone
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Beefsteak raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Provolone
52%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 821mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.