Steak vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are steak and onions different?
- Steak has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus than onions.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 92% higher.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than onions (15).
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Onions, raw 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 | +130% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1042.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3629.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +462.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6260% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
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 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1014.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4338.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2159.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18920% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70446.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5170.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0µg | 92% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 0.5µg | 57% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.17mg | 56% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 1.1g | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 0.042g | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 0.116mg | 31% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 0.1g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.12mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.21mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 0.013g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.027mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 29mg | 19% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 40kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.4mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.017g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.039mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 146mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 9.34g | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 58mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | 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
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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.401g)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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