Steak vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between steak and avocadoes
- Steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet avocadoes are richer in fiber and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 92% higher.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index than avocadoes.
Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 | +336.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +890.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +213.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7850% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1212.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1250% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0µg | 92% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 0.4µg | 57% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.64mg | 52% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 2g | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 2.126g | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 28% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 6.7g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.55mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 1.738mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.257mg | 19% |
| Folate | 6µg | 81µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 52mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 21µg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 14.66g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.816g | 6% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 160kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 485mg | 6% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.53g | 3% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 9.799g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.66g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1142.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +192.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.7% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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