Steak vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between steak and pork leg
- Steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat, yet pork leg is higher in vitamin B1 and phosphorus.
- Steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 65% more than pork leg.
- Steak contains 3 times more zinc than pork leg. While steak contains 6.34mg of zinc, pork leg contains only 1.93mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pork leg is lower.
Food varieties 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 Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean,, and fat, raw.
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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 | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +182.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +894.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~18.87g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.38g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.63µg | 65% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.736mg | 55% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.93mg | 40% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.85mg | 19% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 17.43g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 6.54g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.401mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 2.01g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 199mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 29.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 4.574mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 73mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 20IU | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 8.38g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 245kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 315mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 18.87g | 0% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.55mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.689mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.659mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
45%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.