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Steak vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Steak and Jalapeño?

  • Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 132% higher.
  • Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +860%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +526.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +4428.6%
Contains more Copper +84.8%
Contains more Selenium +7850%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Equal in Calcium - 12
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 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Iron +860%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +526.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +4428.6%
Contains more Copper +84.8%
Contains more Selenium +7850%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Equal in Calcium - 12

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 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4212%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +1056.3%
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 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4212%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +1056.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2630.8%
Contains more Fats +5040.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Equal in Other - 0.53
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +2630.8%
Contains more Fats +5040.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.9%
Equal in Other - 0.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31524.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31524.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Jalapeño
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.7g Jalapeño
Protein 24.85g 0.91g Steak
Fats 19.02g 0.37g Steak
Carbs 0g 6.5g Jalapeño
Calories 271kcal 29kcal Steak
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 0g 4.12g Steak
Fiber 0g 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 12mg
Iron 2.4mg 0.25mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 26mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 248mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 6.34mg 0.14mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.046mg Steak
Manganese 0.097mg Jalapeño
Selenium 31.8µg 0.4µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.04mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.07mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 1.28mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.419mg Steak
Folate 6µg 27µg Jalapeño
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 18.5µg Jalapeño
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 Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0.092g Jalapeño
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 0.029g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.112g Steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak Jalapeño
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
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.351g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.