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Steak vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between steak and pastry

  • Steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and selenium, yet pastry is richer in vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 92% higher.
  • Steak has a lower glycemic index than pastry.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Pastry
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +357.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1096.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.56mg

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
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Pastry
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2281%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +437.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +906.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.283mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Pastry
3
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.4%
Contains more WaterWater +554%
Contains more FatsFats +100.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +85.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
1
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Pastry
2
27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +135.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +446.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Zinc 6.34mg 0.53mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.021mg 37%
Protein 24.85g 7.3g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 21.597g 31%
Fats 19.02g 38.1g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.398mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 4.894g 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Manganese 0.488mg 21%
Folate 6µg 78µg 18%
Carbs 0g 45.1g 15%
Phosphorus 163mg 60mg 15%
Selenium 31.8µg 24.2µg 14%
Calories 271kcal 551kcal 14%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 16.1µg 12%
Sodium 58mg 249mg 8%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.168mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Potassium 279mg 61mg 6%
Saturated fat 8.443g 9.643g 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Copper 0.085mg 0.114mg 3%
Iron 2.4mg 2.56mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.283mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 43.6g N/A
Calcium 12mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.362mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.156mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Pastry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Steak
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.