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Steak vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Steak and Nutmeg

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Nutmeg has more Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Copper is 105% more.
  • Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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
2
:
8
Nutmeg
Contains more Zinc +194.9%
Contains more Selenium +1887.5%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +695.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Contains more Copper +1108.2%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Zinc +194.9%
Contains more Selenium +1887.5%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +695.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Contains more Copper +1108.2%

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
6
:
5
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +308%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +367.6%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +308%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +367.6%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
:
3
Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +325.5%
Contains more Water +792.3%
Contains more Fats +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +331.5%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +325.5%
Contains more Water +792.3%
Contains more Fats +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +331.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
3
:
0
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Nutmeg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 0g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 24.85g 5.84g Steak
Fats 19.02g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 0g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 271kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 0g 2.99g Steak
Fiber 0g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 12mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 2.4mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 23mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 163mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 279mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 58mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 6.34mg 2.15mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 31.8µg 1.6µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 5µg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.057mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 1.299mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.16mg Steak
Folate 6µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 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 Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 8.443g 25.94g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 3.22g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.35g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
49%
Steak
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.497g)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg 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.

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.