Soft serve vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between soft serve and steak
- Soft serve has more calcium and vitamin A; however, steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 71% more than soft serve.
- Soft serve has 24 times more vitamin A than steak. While soft serve has 589IU of vitamin A, steak has only 25IU.
- The glycemic index of soft serve is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate 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 CalciumCalcium | +991.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1042.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1119.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +960% |
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 AVitamin A | +2214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +941.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +77.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.1 g
Fats:
13 g
Carbs:
22.2 g
Water:
59.8 g
Other:
0.9 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 OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +506.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.3% |
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Water
~55.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 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 | -11.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +162.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 2.2µg | 71% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 6.34mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 31.8µg | 52% |
| Protein | 4.1g | 24.85g | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.5mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.095mg | 5.149mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 2.4mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 162µg | 7µg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.49g | 9.171g | 14% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 12mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.506mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.301mg | 9% |
| Fats | 13g | 19.02g | 9% |
| Carbs | 22.2g | 0g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 163mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.085mg | 6% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.46g | 8.443g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 78mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 279mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 29IU | 6IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.896g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0g | 3% |
| Calories | 222kcal | 271kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.16g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 61mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.169mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.353mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.296mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.176mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.241mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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
17%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soft serve is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.983g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soft serve is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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