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.
- Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of steak is 0.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +933.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1064.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +903.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +987% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5302.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.02µg | 91% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.01mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 0.6µg | 57% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 0.46g | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 0g | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.046mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.02mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 0.513mg | 29% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 0g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 0g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 14mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.025mg | 21% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 43kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.005mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 27mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.005mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.55g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.55g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
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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
45%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)