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Steak vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between steak and balsamic vinegar?

  • Steak has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, and copper than balsamic vinegar.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for zinc is 57% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index (50) than steak (0).

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Vinegar, balsamic types in this comparison.

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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
7
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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.1%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +7825%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +757.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.3%

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
9
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4971.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1016.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 92%
Selenium 31.8µg 58%
Zinc 6.34mg 0.08mg 57%
Protein 24.85g 0.49g 49%
Saturated fat 8.443g 0g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 38%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 32%
Fats 19.02g 0g 29%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 23%
Phosphorus 163mg 19mg 21%
Iron 2.4mg 0.72mg 21%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Calories 271kcal 88kcal 9%
Copper 0.085mg 0.026mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 6%
Carbs 0g 17.03g 6%
Manganese 0.131mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 6%
Potassium 279mg 112mg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Folate 6µg 2%
Sodium 58mg 23mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 17.03g N/A
Sugar 0g 14.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 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 Balsamic vinegar
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.443g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.