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 for 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.2% |
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 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16% |
~equal in
Fats
~18.42g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~52.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 109.8mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.282mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.171mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 106mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 27.1µg | 9% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 28.82g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 4.087mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 7.305g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 7.934g | 3% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 6.69mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.12µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 175mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.681g | 1% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 289kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 232mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Fats | 19.02g | 18.42g | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.43mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 48mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 1.253mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 2.192mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.879mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
45%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
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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