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Steak vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between steak and gratin

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B2 in steak is higher than in gratin.
  • Steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 92% more than gratin.
  • Gratin has 12 times less selenium than steak. Steak has 31.8µg of selenium, while gratin has 2.7µg.
  • Gratin contains less cholesterol.

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 Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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
6
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%
Gratin
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more IronIron +275%
Contains more ZincZinc +818.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1077.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +891.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.2%

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
7
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%
Gratin
4
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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +814.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Gratin
3
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +391.1%
Contains more FatsFats +150.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +33.1%
Contains more OtherOther +285.2%

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
Gratin
1
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +326.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Gratin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Selenium 31.8µg 2.7µg 53%
Zinc 6.34mg 0.69mg 51%
Protein 24.85g 5.06g 40%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.993mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.174mg 25%
Iron 2.4mg 0.64mg 22%
Fats 19.02g 7.59g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 2.149g 18%
Cholesterol 78mg 23mg 18%
Saturated fat 8.443g 4.733g 17%
Sodium 58mg 433mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.116mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg 11%
Calcium 12mg 119mg 11%
Copper 0.085mg 0.16mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 8%
Manganese 0.161mg 7%
Calories 271kcal 132kcal 7%
Phosphorus 163mg 113mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin A 7µg 64µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.276g 4%
Carbs 0g 11.27g 4%
Potassium 279mg 396mg 3%
Folate 6µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 23mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.064mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.151mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin 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.
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.