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Steak vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Steak and Beefsteak raw

  • Steak has more Zinc, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Beefsteak raw has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 33% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw contains 5 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Steak. Steak contains 0.896g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Beefsteak raw contains 0.189g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beefsteak raw 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.
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg
~equal in Sodium ~55mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.5% 0% 3% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 0% 3% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.075mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.048mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.543mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.5µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
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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 ProteinProtein +16.2%
Contains more FatsFats +254.9%
Contains more OtherOther +63.6%
Contains more WaterWater +31.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +289.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +374.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 raw Opinion
Calories 271kcal 134kcal Steak
Protein 24.85g 21.38g Steak
Fats 19.02g 5.36g Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 67mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin D 6IU 3IU Steak
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Beefsteak raw
Calcium 12mg 5mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 375mg Beefsteak raw
Iron 2.4mg 2mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.079mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 5.3mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 220mg Beefsteak raw
Sodium 58mg 55mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A 25IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin A 7µg 2µg Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Selenium 31.8µg 27.9µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.075mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.182mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 5.048mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.543mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.69µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.5µg Steak
Folate 6µg 3µg Steak
Trans Fat 0.253g Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 1.875g Beefsteak raw
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 2.354g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.189g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.008g Steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Steak
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw 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

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 raw - 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.