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Steak vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Steak and Beefsteak

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Selenium, while Beefsteak has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 34% higher.
  • Beefsteak contains 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Steak. Steak contains 0.301mg of Vitamin B2, while Beefsteak contains 0.14mg.
  • 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 loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 Iron +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.7%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.4%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Selenium - 28.8
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 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.7%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.4%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Selenium - 28.8

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25.9%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Water - 57.96
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +25.9%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Water - 57.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%

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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 24.85g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 19.02g 15.11g Steak
Calories 271kcal 250kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 2.4mg 1.63mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 163mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 279mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 58mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 6.34mg 4.85mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.073mg Steak
Manganese 0.009mg Beefsteak
Selenium 31.8µg 28.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.14mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 6µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.38µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.173mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 1.054mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.142mg 2.099mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 2.23mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.242mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.842mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 79mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 5.951g Beefsteak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 6.298g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.56g Steak

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
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.492g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.