Steak vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are steak and mutton different?
- Steak is richer in vitamin B6, while mutton is higher in vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Mutton covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 93% more than steak.
- Steak contains 2 times more saturated fat than mutton. Steak contains 8.443g of saturated fat, while mutton contains 5.142g.
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +101.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.3% |
~equal in
Water
~54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.814g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 4.44µg | 93% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 4.76mg | 30% |
| Choline | 100.6mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 18% | |
| Protein | 24.85g | 33.43g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 272mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 5.142g | 15% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 11.09g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 4.459g | 12% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 38µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 109mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.377mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 6.52mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 5.93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 409mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.062mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 234kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.814g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.403mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 1.588mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 2.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 2.999mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 1.678mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mutton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.301g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mutton is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
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.