Steak vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between steak and beef broiled
- Steak is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, fats, 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| 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% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.484g | 3% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.044g | 3% | |
| Protein | 24.85g | 25.93g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 250kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 6 IU | 2 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 318mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 5.378mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 9.2g | 10g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 109kcal | 96kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 37g | 40g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 | N/A |
| 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 (DPA) | 0.013g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.012g | N/A |
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% |
~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% |

