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Steak vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Steak and Carrot

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 92% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Carrot is lower.

The 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 Carrots, raw.

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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
7
:
3
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +365.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.9%
Contains more Zinc +2541.7%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +31700%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +365.7%
Contains less Sodium -15.9%
Contains more Zinc +2541.7%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +31700%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%

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
6
:
6
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +66724%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +725%
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%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +419%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +66724%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +725%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Protein +2572%
Contains more Fats +7825%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +58.8%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +2572%
Contains more Fats +7825%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +58.8%
Contains more Other +77.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65407.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65407.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Carrot
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.78g Carrot
Protein 24.85g 0.93g Steak
Fats 19.02g 0.24g Steak
Carbs 0g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 271kcal 41kcal Steak
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 0g 4.74g Steak
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 12mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 2.4mg 0.3mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 12mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 35mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 58mg 69mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 0.24mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.045mg Steak
Manganese 0.143mg Carrot
Selenium 31.8µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.066mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.058mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.983mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.138mg Steak
Folate 6µg 19µg Carrot
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.012mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.191mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.077mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 0.102mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 0.101mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.02mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.061mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.069mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.04mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0.037g Carrot
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 0.014g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.117g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak Carrot
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.406g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.