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Steak vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between steak and apple pie

  • The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2 in steak is higher than in apple pie.
  • Steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 91% more than apple pie.
  • Apple pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of steak is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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.
Steak
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +228.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329.2%
Contains more IronIron +98.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3862.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +579.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg

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.
Steak
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
3
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1207.9%
Contains more FatsFats +72.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
~equal in Water ~52.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
1
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Apple pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Apple pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.01µg 91%
Selenium 31.8µg 58%
Zinc 6.34mg 0.16mg 56%
Protein 24.85g 1.9g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.038mg 36%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 1.123mg 25%
Saturated fat 8.443g 3.797g 21%
Phosphorus 163mg 24mg 20%
Iron 2.4mg 1.21mg 15%
Fats 19.02g 11g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 4.388g 12%
Carbs 0g 34g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.158mg 11%
Sodium 58mg 266mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 2.198g 9%
Manganese 0.182mg 8%
Potassium 279mg 65mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.134mg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 7mg 4%
Copper 0.085mg 0.046mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Calories 271kcal 237kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 29µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 6µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 32.4g N/A
Calcium 12mg 11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.038mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Apple pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
45%
Steak
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.646g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.