Steak vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are steak and mousse different?
- Steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2; however, mousse is richer in vitamin A and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 72% higher.
- Steak contains 35 times more vitamin B3 than mousse. While steak contains 5.149mg of vitamin B3, mousse contains only 0.146mg.
- Steak has less cholesterol.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than mousse (42).
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +336.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +13.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +890.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +329.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.5% |
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 | +64.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3426.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +762.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +368.1% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1900% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +500.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +18.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +57.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~9.151g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.879g
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.47µg | 72% |
Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.64mg | 52% |
Selenium | 31.8µg | 7.4µg | 44% |
Protein | 24.85g | 4.14g | 41% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.058mg | 34% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 0.146mg | 31% |
Iron | 2.4mg | 0.55mg | 23% |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 140mg | 21% |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 140µg | 15% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.533mg | 11% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 5.027g | 10% |
Calcium | 12mg | 96mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 163mg | 117mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.205mg | 7% |
Carbs | 0g | 16.07g | 5% |
Fats | 19.02g | 16g | 5% |
Potassium | 279mg | 143mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 8.443g | 9.151g | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
Manganese | 0.059mg | 3% | |
Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
Calories | 271kcal | 225kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Copper | 0.085mg | 0.075mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
Sodium | 58mg | 38mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 15.47g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 14.81g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.879g | 0% |
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 | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.01g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | 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
45%

18%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%

22%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.708g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Mousse is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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