Steak vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between steak and margarine
- Steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron, yet margarine is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 88% higher.
- Margarine contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.
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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 | +666.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3160% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +713.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22287% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5712.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15431.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +236.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +324.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +253.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +323.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2612.3% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 24.302g | 156% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 80.71g | 95% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 819µg | 90% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.1µg | 88% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 93µg | 76% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 38.877g | 74% |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | 60% | |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 0µg | 58% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0mg | 58% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 0.16g | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.009mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 0.023mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 15.189g | 31% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.06mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 5mg | 23% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 717kcal | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.037mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | N/A | |
| 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 | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.746g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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)
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.