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Steak vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Steak and Hot chocolate

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Hot chocolate has more Calcium.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 71% more.
  • Steak has 39 times more Vitamin B3 than Hot chocolate. Steak has 5.149mg of Vitamin B3, while Hot chocolate has 0.133mg.
  • Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 Iron +471.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Zinc +906.3%
Contains more Selenium +1077.8%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Zinc +906.3%
Contains more Selenium +1077.8%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +349%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +604%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +349%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +604%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +606%
Contains more Fats +712.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Other +75.9%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +606%
Contains more Fats +712.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Other +75.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1254.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +966.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1254.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +966.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 24.85g 3.52g Steak
Fats 19.02g 2.34g Steak
Carbs 0g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 271kcal 77kcal Steak
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 0g 9.66g Steak
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 12mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 2.4mg 0.42mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 163mg 105mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 197mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 6.34mg 0.63mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 31.8µg 2.7µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 6IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.039mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.182mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.133mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.04mg Steak
Folate 6µg 5µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.49µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.2µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.037mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.095mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.169mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 0.305mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 0.215mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.076mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.15mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.201mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.067mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 1.431g Hot chocolate
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 0.677g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.084g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak Hot chocolate
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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.