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Steak vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between steak and candy bar

  • Steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and iron, yet candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11731% higher.
  • Candy bar contains less cholesterol.
  • Steak has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +147.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +576.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +810.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89%

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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30500%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3374.4%
Contains more FatsFats +77.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
0
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1088.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 153mg 11731%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Copper 0.085mg 0.774mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 10.65g 65%
Manganese 1.243mg 54%
Selenium 31.8µg 4.7µg 49%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Fats 19.02g 33.7g 23%
Zinc 6.34mg 3.94mg 22%
Magnesium 23mg 110mg 21%
Phosphorus 163mg 308mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 16.721g 19%
Protein 24.85g 15.5g 19%
Iron 2.4mg 0.97mg 18%
Saturated fat 8.443g 4.678g 17%
Folate 6µg 75µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 7.922mg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Carbs 0g 47.4g 16%
Calories 271kcal 522kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.14mg 12%
Calcium 12mg 78mg 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Potassium 279mg 407mg 4%
Sodium 58mg 156mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.385mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Candy bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Steak
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.765g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.