Steak vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between steak and beef broiled
- Steak is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat, yet beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12.
- Steak covers your daily selenium needs 19% more than beef broiled.
- Steak contains 2 times more vitamin B2 than beef broiled. While steak contains 0.301mg of vitamin B2, beef broiled contains only 0.176mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in beef broiled 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.5% |
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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
25.93 g
Fats:
15.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.98 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.93g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~57.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.484 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Saturated fat |
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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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| Selenium | 31.8µg | 21.5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.64µg | 18% |
| Choline | 82.4mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.658mg | 13% | |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 5.895g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.176mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.382mg | 9% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 15.41g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 6.668g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 198mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.484g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 25.93g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 5.378mg | 1% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 250kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 58mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 318mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 6.31mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.572g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.45mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.54mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.548g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled 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.