Steak vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between steak and beans?
- Steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B2, while beans are higher in fiber.
- Steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
- Beans have a higher glycemic index (33) 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 Beans, baked, canned, no salt added 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +727.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +352.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +606.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +316.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.4% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +401.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1097.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0µg | 92% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 4.5µg | 50% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.4mg | 45% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 4.8g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 0.103g | 38% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 0.4g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 0.43mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.13mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.29mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 0.035g | 23% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.5g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.06mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.206mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 104mg | 8% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 105kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 20.49g | 7% |
| Choline | 30.8mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.172g | 5% |
| Folate | 6µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 296mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 14.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 7.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 5µg | 0% |
| 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +417.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4655% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +216.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26102.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +420.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
