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Steak vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Steak and Brisket

  • Brisket has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat than Steak.
  • Steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 17% more than Brisket.
  • Steak has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Brisket. While Steak has 0.301mg of Vitamin B2, Brisket has only 0.171mg.
  • Brisket has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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
3
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Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +17.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Zinc - 6.69
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +17.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Zinc - 6.69

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.12
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% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
3
:
Contains more Other +92.9%
Contains more Protein +16%
Equal in Fats - 18.42
Equal in Water - 52.48
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Other +92.9%
Contains more Protein +16%
Equal in Fats - 18.42
Equal in Water - 52.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Brisket
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 Brisket Opinion
Protein 24.85g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 19.02g 18.42g Steak
Calories 271kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 12mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 2.4mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 175mg Brisket
Potassium 279mg 232mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 6.34mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.085mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg Brisket
Selenium 31.8µg 27.1µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.059mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.171mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.087mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.282mg Steak
Folate 6µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.12µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.181mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 1.101mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 2.142mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.38mg 2.328mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.242mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.931mg 0.879mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 106mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 7.305g Brisket
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 7.934g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.681g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Brisket
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
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket
Brisket is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.