Steak vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are steak and potatoes different?
- Steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B6; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 92% higher.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than potatoes (86).
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Potatoes, flesh, and skin, 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 IronIron | +196.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2013.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7850% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +840.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +385.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0µg | 92% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 0.4µg | 57% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.3mg | 55% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 2.05g | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 0.025g | 38% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 0.09g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 1.061mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 0.002g | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.032mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.81mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.298mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 57mg | 15% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 77kcal | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 17.49g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.042g | 6% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 425mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1112.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21033.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +458450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2033.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |