Quinoa vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between quinoa and steak
- Quinoa is richer in copper, yet steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 92% higher.
- Quinoa contains 2 times more copper than steak. Quinoa contains 0.192mg of copper, while steak contains 0.085mg.
- Quinoa contains less saturated fat.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index than quinoa.
Food types used in this article are Quinoa, cooked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +178.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +481.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1035.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +173.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1149.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +306.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +464.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +890.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1636.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.2µg | 92% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 31.8µg | 53% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 6.34mg | 48% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 24.85g | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 8.443g | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 5.149mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.5mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 27% | |
| Fats | 1.92g | 19.02g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 9.171g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.301mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.085mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 2.4mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 23mg | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 271kcal | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 0g | 7% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 279mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 163mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.896g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
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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
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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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