Steak vs. Drinking water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are steak and drinking water different?
- Steak is higher than drinking water in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 92% more than drinking water.
- Drinking water is lower in saturated fat.
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beverages, water, tap, drinking types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +750% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +440% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +79.7% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0µg | 92% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 0µg | 58% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.01mg | 58% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 0g | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 0g | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 0g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 0g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 0kcal | 14% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.01mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 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%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drinking water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drinking water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drinking water is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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)