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Steak vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Steak and Beer

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 in Steak is higher than in Beer.
  • Steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 91% more than Beer.

Specific 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 Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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
Steak
8
:
2
Beer
Beer
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +11900%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1064.3%
Contains more Potassium +933.3%
Contains more Zinc +63300%
Contains more Copper +1600%
Contains more Selenium +5200%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +11900%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1064.3%
Contains more Potassium +933.3%
Contains more Zinc +63300%
Contains more Copper +1600%
Contains more Selenium +5200%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%

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
Steak
8
:
2
Beer
Beer
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +903.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +987%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 6
Steak
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%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +903.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +987%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Beer
Beer
Contains more Protein +5302.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +65.4%
Contains more Other +646.3%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +5302.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +65.4%
Contains more Other +646.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Beer Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.55g Beer
Protein 24.85g 0.46g Steak
Fats 19.02g 0g Steak
Carbs 0g 3.55g Beer
Calories 271kcal 43kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 4mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 0.02mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 6mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 14mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 27mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 4mg Beer
Zinc 6.34mg 0.01mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.005mg Steak
Manganese 0.008mg Beer
Selenium 31.8µg 0.6µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.005mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.025mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.513mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.046mg Steak
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.02µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 0mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 0mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Beer
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0g Beer
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 0g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Beer
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.