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Steak vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between steak and apples

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 in steak is higher than in apples.
  • Steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 92% more than apples.
  • Apples contain less cholesterol.
  • Apples have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apples is 36, 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 Apples, raw, with skin.

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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%
Apple
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.7%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +15750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1381.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%

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.
Steak
8
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%
Apple
5
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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1057.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5558.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.5%

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
Apple
2
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +9457.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11088.2%
Contains more OtherOther +170%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +53.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Apple
1
33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130914.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1656.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Apple DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Selenium 31.8µg 0µg 58%
Zinc 6.34mg 0.04mg 57%
Protein 24.85g 0.26g 49%
Saturated fat 8.443g 0.028g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.041mg 35%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.091mg 32%
Iron 2.4mg 0.12mg 29%
Fats 19.02g 0.17g 29%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 0.007g 23%
Phosphorus 163mg 11mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.026mg 21%
Calories 271kcal 52kcal 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Copper 0.085mg 0.027mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.051g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.017mg 5%
Carbs 0g 13.81g 5%
Potassium 279mg 107mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 5mg 4%
Manganese 0.035mg 2%
Sodium 58mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.2µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 11.41g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Apple
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
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.415g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.