Roast beef vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between roast beef and steak
- Roast beef has more phosphorus and potassium; however, steak is richer in selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Steak covers your daily saturated fat needs 36% more than roast beef.
- Steak has 15 times less sodium than roast beef. Roast beef has 853mg of sodium, while steak has 58mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 PotassiumPotassium | +131.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +516.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +415.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +503% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +231.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 853mg | 58mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 1.318g | 8.443g | 32% |
| Selenium | 14.7µg | 31.8µg | 31% |
| Zinc | 3.2mg | 6.34mg | 29% |
| Fats | 3.69g | 19.02g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.521g | 9.171g | 19% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 24.85g | 12% |
| Potassium | 647mg | 279mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 163mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 78mg | 9% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 271kcal | 8% |
| Choline | 43.9mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 2.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.301mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 2.4mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 0.896g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 5.149mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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