Steak vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are steak and cookie dough different?
- Steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, cookie dough is richer in vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 90% higher.
- Steak contains 12 times more vitamin B6 than cookie dough. While steak contains 0.5mg of vitamin B6, cookie dough contains only 0.041mg.
- Cookie dough has less cholesterol.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than cookie dough (54).
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +89.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +12.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +890.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +249.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +29.4% |
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 | +75% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1119.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5400% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +216.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +483.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
5.4 g
Fats:
18.9 g
Carbs:
59.1 g
Water:
15.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +360.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +263.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +140.7% |
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Fats
~18.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.592 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +189.3% |
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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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.04µg | 90% |
Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.64mg | 52% |
Selenium | 31.8µg | 9.1µg | 41% |
Protein | 24.85g | 5.4g | 39% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.041mg | 35% |
Manganese | 0.765mg | 33% | |
Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 1.865mg | 21% |
Carbs | 0g | 59.1g | 20% |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 24mg | 18% |
Saturated fat | 8.443g | 4.751g | 17% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.234mg | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.148mg | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 2.592g | 11% |
Sodium | 58mg | 294mg | 10% |
Fiber | 0g | 2.5g | 10% |
Calories | 271kcal | 424kcal | 8% |
Phosphorus | 163mg | 104mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.372mg | 7% | |
Folate | 6µg | 35µg | 7% |
Potassium | 279mg | 147mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 10.531g | 3% |
Copper | 0.085mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
Iron | 2.4mg | 2.14mg | 3% |
Calcium | 12mg | 31mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 28mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Fats | 19.02g | 18.9g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 56.6g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 4µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.242mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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%

15%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%

41%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cookie dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.692g)
Which food is cheaper?

Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.