Spread vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spread and steak
- The amount of zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 in steak is higher than in spread.
- Steak covers your daily zinc needs 48% more than spread.
- Steak has 17 times less sodium than spread. Spread has 1013mg of sodium, while steak has 58mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 CopperCopper | +52.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +153.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +203.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +521.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +227.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +271.4% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +124.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +197.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +316.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +96.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +414.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +224.4% |
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Fats
~19.02g
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Water
~55.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +186.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.9% |
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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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Zinc | 1.02mg | 6.34mg | 48% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 2.2µg | 45% |
Sodium | 1013mg | 58mg | 42% |
Selenium | 9.7µg | 31.8µg | 40% |
Protein | 7.66g | 24.85g | 34% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.5mg | 29% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.73mg | 5.149mg | 21% |
Iron | 0.79mg | 2.4mg | 20% |
Phosphorus | 59mg | 163mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 0.301mg | 13% |
Cholesterol | 38mg | 78mg | 13% |
Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 12% | |
Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
Saturated fat | 5.977g | 8.443g | 11% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 0.896g | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 9% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.074mg | 8% |
Potassium | 110mg | 279mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.13mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 8mg | 23mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 9.171g | 4% |
Carbs | 11.94g | 0g | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
Fats | 17.34g | 19.02g | 3% |
Calories | 235kcal | 271kcal | 2% |
Vitamin D | 22IU | 6IU | 2% |
Vitamin A | 26µg | 7µg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.026mg | 1% | |
Folate | 2µg | 6µg | 1% |
Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
Net carbs | 11.74g | 0g | N/A |
Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.334mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.6mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.663mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.196mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.356mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.279mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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
30%

45%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%

59%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 955mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.466g)
Which food is cheaper?

Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.