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Steak vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Steak and Muffin

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Muffin has more Vitamin K.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
  • Muffin contains 17 times less Zinc than Steak. Steak contains 6.34mg of Zinc, while Muffin contains 0.37mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Steak
Steak
8
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains more Potassium +130.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Zinc +1613.5%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
Contains more Selenium +287.8%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.6%
Contains more Potassium +130.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Zinc +1613.5%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
Contains more Selenium +287.8%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%

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
Steak
4
:
7
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin A +192%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +2350%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Steak
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin A +192%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +2350%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +453.5%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Water +122.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +174.1%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +453.5%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Water +122.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +174.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +804.4%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +804.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 24.85g 4.49g Steak
Fats 19.02g 16.07g Steak
Carbs 0g 53g Muffin
Calories 271kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0g 31.47g Steak
Fiber 0g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 12mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 2.4mg 1.3mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 146mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 121mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 336mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 0.37mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.06mg Steak
Manganese 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 31.8µg 8.2µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 6IU 4IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.163mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 1.418mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.04mg Steak
Folate 6µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.16µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.066mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.181mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.224mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 0.421mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 0.199mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.115mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.277mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.257mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.128mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.001g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 4.822g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.599g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin 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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.