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Steak vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between steak and fruit salad

  • Steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, fruit salad is richer in vitamin A.
  • Steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 92% more than fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruit salad is 54, while the glycemic index of steak is 0.

Specific 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 Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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
7
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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.5%
Contains more IronIron +860%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +4428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1064.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg

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
8
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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1751.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +328.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
3
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4772.5%
Contains more FatsFats +63300%
Contains more OtherOther +107.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +55%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +183320%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8045.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Fruit salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Selenium 31.8µg 58%
Zinc 6.34mg 0.14mg 56%
Protein 24.85g 0.51g 49%
Saturated fat 8.443g 0.004g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.027mg 36%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.356mg 30%
Fats 19.02g 0.03g 29%
Iron 2.4mg 0.25mg 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 0.005g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.014mg 22%
Phosphorus 163mg 14mg 21%
Calories 271kcal 50kcal 11%
Manganese 0.151mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.011g 6%
Potassium 279mg 116mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.011mg 5%
Copper 0.085mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 8mg 4%
Carbs 0g 13.05g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin A 7µg 30µg 3%
Sodium 58mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 12.05g N/A
Calcium 12mg 11mg 0%
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 N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Fruit salad
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
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.439g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.