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.
- Hot chocolate has a higher glycemic index than steak.
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 PotassiumPotassium | +41.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +471.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +906.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1077.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +850% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3771.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +349% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +628.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
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:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +606% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +712.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.9% |
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
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1254.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +966.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.49µg | 71% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 2.7µg | 53% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.63mg | 52% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 3.52g | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.04mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 1.431g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 0.133mg | 31% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 2.34g | 26% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.42mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 8mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 0.677g | 21% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 77kcal | 10% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 114mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.182mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 105mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 51µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 45IU | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.084g | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 10.74g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.039mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.103mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 197mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Folate | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 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 |
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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%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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