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Steak vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Steak and Baby food

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Baby food has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for Iron is 564% more.
  • Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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 Zinc +164.2%
Contains more Selenium +22.8%
Contains more Calcium +6008.3%
Contains more Iron +1879.2%
Contains more Magnesium +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +292.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Zinc +164.2%
Contains more Selenium +22.8%
Contains more Calcium +6008.3%
Contains more Iron +1879.2%
Contains more Magnesium +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +292.9%

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.
Steak
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Contains more Vitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3194.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +802.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574.2%
Contains more Folate +616.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3194.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +802.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574.2%
Contains more Folate +616.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +103.7%
Contains more Fats +332.3%
Contains more Water +729.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +511.1%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +103.7%
Contains more Fats +332.3%
Contains more Water +729.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +511.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +660.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +660.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 0g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 24.85g 12.2g Steak
Fats 19.02g 4.4g Steak
Carbs 0g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 271kcal 379kcal Baby food
Sugar 0g 0.87g Steak
Fiber 0g 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 12mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 2.4mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 23mg 100mg Baby food
Phosphorus 163mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 279mg 437mg Baby food
Sodium 58mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 6.34mg 2.4mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.334mg Baby food
Selenium 31.8µg 25.9µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 20IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Steak
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.189mg Steak
Folate 6µg 43µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.5µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.158mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.4mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.477mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.041mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 0.404mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.24mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.672mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.653mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.286mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0.769g Baby food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 1.206g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 1.697g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Baby food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
49%
Steak
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.674g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.