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Steak vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are steak and bean raw different?

  • Steak is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc; however, bean raw is richer in folate, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for bean raw is 130% higher.
  • Bean raw has less saturated fat.
  • Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than bean raw (33).

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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
2
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 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +665.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +841.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +399.3%
Contains more IronIron +111.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +950.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%

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
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 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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +863.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +8650%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.474mg

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
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more FatsFats +1446.3%
Contains more WaterWater +390.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +542.6%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3904.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Bean raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Bean raw DV% diff.
Folate 6µg 525µg 130%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Copper 0.085mg 0.893mg 90%
Fiber 0g 15.5g 62%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.713mg 53%
Manganese 1.148mg 50%
Saturated fat 8.443g 0.235g 37%
Zinc 6.34mg 2.28mg 37%
Magnesium 23mg 176mg 36%
Phosphorus 163mg 411mg 35%
Potassium 279mg 1393mg 33%
Iron 2.4mg 5.07mg 33%
Fats 19.02g 1.23g 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 1.174mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 0.229g 22%
Carbs 0g 62.55g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.785mg 16%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Choline 66.2mg 12%
Calcium 12mg 113mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.212mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Selenium 31.8µg 27.9µg 7%
Protein 24.85g 21.42g 7%
Calories 271kcal 347kcal 4%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.6µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.407g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.474mg 2%
Sodium 58mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 47.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.11g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.237mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.81mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.871mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 1.558mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 1.356mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 1.095mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.556mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
131%
Bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.208g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw 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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.