Steak vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Steak and Beef
- Steak is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Beef is higher in Vitamin B12.
- Steak covers your daily Selenium needs 19% more than Beef.
- Steak contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Beef. While Steak contains 0.301mg of Vitamin B2, Beef contains only 0.176mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef is lower.
Food varieties 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 Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.
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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.
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Sodium
-19.4%
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Selenium
+47.9%
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Calcium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+21.5%
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Potassium
+14%
Equal in Iron - 2.6
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 6.31
Equal in Copper - 0.085
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Sodium
-19.4%
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Selenium
+47.9%
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Calcium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+21.5%
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Potassium
+14%
Equal in Iron - 2.6
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 6.31
Equal in Copper - 0.085
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.
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Vitamin A
+177.8%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+60.9%
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Vitamin B2
+71%
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Vitamin B6
+30.9%
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Vitamin K
+33.3%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.378
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Vitamin A
+177.8%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+60.9%
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Vitamin B2
+71%
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Vitamin B6
+30.9%
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Vitamin K
+33.3%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.378
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+23.4%
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+25.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Water - 57.98
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Fats
+23.4%
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+25.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Water - 57.98
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+85.1%
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Saturated Fat
-30.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+37.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+85.1%
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Saturated Fat
-30.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.85g | 25.93g |
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| Fats | 19.02g | 15.41g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 250kcal |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 163mg | 198mg |
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| Potassium | 279mg | 318mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 72mg |
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| Zinc | 6.34mg | 6.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.085mg | |
| Manganese | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 31.8µg | 21.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 5.378mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.658mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.382mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.64µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.094mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.72mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.822mg |
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| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.45mg |
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| Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.54mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.478mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.725mg |
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| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.604mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.572g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.443g | 5.895g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.171g | 6.668g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.484g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.548g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.