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Steak vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Steak and Beefsteak

  • Steak has more Zinc, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Beefsteak has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 33% higher.
  • Beefsteak contains 5 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Steak. Steak contains 0.896g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Beefsteak contains 0.189g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beefsteak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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 Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Zinc +19.6%
Contains more Selenium +14%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Sodium - 55
Equal in Copper - 0.079
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Zinc +19.6%
Contains more Selenium +14%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Sodium - 55
Equal in Copper - 0.079

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.075
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.048
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.543
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.075
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.048
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.543
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Fats +254.9%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Water +31.2%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Fats +254.9%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Water +31.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +289.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +374.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +289.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +374.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Beefsteak
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 24.85g 21.38g Steak
Fats 19.02g 5.36g Steak
Calories 271kcal 134kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 5mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 2mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 163mg 220mg Beefsteak
Potassium 279mg 375mg Beefsteak
Sodium 58mg 55mg Beefsteak
Zinc 6.34mg 5.3mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.079mg Steak
Selenium 31.8µg 27.9µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU 3IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.075mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.182mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 5.048mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.543mg Beefsteak
Folate 6µg 3µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.69µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.5µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.262mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 1.099mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 1.09mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 2.011mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 2.247mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.621mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.931mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 1.152mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.868mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 67mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 0.253g Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 1.875g Beefsteak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.008g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 2.354g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.189g Steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak Beefsteak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
49%
Steak
52%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
55%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.568g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.