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Steak vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Steak and Napa cabbage?

  • Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Napa cabbage is higher in Folate.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% more.

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Cabbage, napa, cooked types 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 Iron +224.3%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +757.9%
Contains more Potassium +220.7%
Contains more Zinc +4428.6%
Contains more Selenium +7850%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Copper +12.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Iron +224.3%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +757.9%
Contains more Potassium +220.7%
Contains more Zinc +4428.6%
Contains more Selenium +7850%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Copper +12.9%

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
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1004.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +952%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +616.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1004.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +952%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +616.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2159.1%
Contains more Fats +11088.2%
Contains more Other +217.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +73.3%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Protein +2159.1%
Contains more Fats +11088.2%
Contains more Other +217.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +73.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Napa cabbage
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.23g Napa cabbage
Protein 24.85g 1.1g Steak
Fats 19.02g 0.17g Steak
Carbs 0g 2.23g Napa cabbage
Calories 271kcal 12kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 29mg Napa cabbage
Iron 2.4mg 0.74mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 8mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 19mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 87mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 6.34mg 0.14mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.096mg Napa cabbage
Manganese 0.203mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 31.8µg 0.4µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.005mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.025mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.466mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.037mg Steak
Folate 6µg 43µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Napa cabbage
Saturated Fat 8.443g Napa cabbage
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak Napa cabbage
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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage 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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.