Steak vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Steak and Merlot different?
- Steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B1 than Merlot.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steak is 92% higher.
- Steak contains 159 times more Selenium than Merlot. While Steak contains 31.8µg of Selenium, Merlot contains only 0.2µg.
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+421.7%
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Magnesium
+91.7%
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Phosphorus
+608.7%
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Potassium
+119.7%
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Zinc
+4428.6%
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Copper
+672.7%
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Selenium
+15800%
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Sodium
-93.1%
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+50%
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Iron
+421.7%
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Magnesium
+91.7%
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Phosphorus
+608.7%
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Potassium
+119.7%
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Zinc
+4428.6%
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Copper
+672.7%
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Selenium
+15800%
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-93.1%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+1380%
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Vitamin B2
+871%
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Vitamin B3
+2198.7%
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Vitamin B6
+777.2%
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Folate
+500%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1380%
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Vitamin B2
+871%
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Vitamin B3
+2198.7%
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Vitamin B6
+777.2%
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Folate
+500%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+35400%
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Water
+55.8%
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+1905.6%
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+1905.6%
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 2.51g |
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| Protein | 24.85g | 0.07g |
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| Fats | 19.02g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 2.51g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 83kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.62g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.46mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 163mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 279mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.011mg |
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| Manganese | 0.132mg |
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| Selenium | 31.8µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 0.224mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.057mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.157mg |
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| Leucine | 2.142mg |
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| Lysine | 2.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg |
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| Valine | 1.242mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.443g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g |
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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
49%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)