Shortbread vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shortbread and steak different?
- Shortbread is higher in vitamin B1 and folate; however, steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 92% higher.
- Shortbread contains 14 times more folate than steak. While shortbread contains 81µg of folate, steak contains only 6µg.
- Steak has less sodium.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than shortbread (64).
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 IronIron | +24.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1193.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +412.9% |
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 | +377% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +587.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +604.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +362.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1444.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +829.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.7% |
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Saturated fat
~8.443g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.2µg | 92% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 6.34mg | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.896g | 50% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 31.8µg | 47% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 24.85g | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.5mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.074mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 0g | 21% |
| Folate | 81µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 17% | |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 163mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 58mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 5.149mg | 12% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 271kcal | 12% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 19.02g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 1.6µg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.4mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 9.171g | 6% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 279mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 8.443g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.301mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.338g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread 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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