Steak vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between steak and potato salad
- Potato salad contains less vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus than steak.
- Steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
- Potato salad contains 20 times less zinc than steak. Steak contains 6.34mg of zinc, while potato salad contains 0.31mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in potato salad is lower.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of steak is 0, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +53.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +269.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1945.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +213.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +675.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +401.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +478.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +254.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +357.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +827.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +261.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +269.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +317.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0µg | 92% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.31mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 4.1µg | 50% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 2.68g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 1.429g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.141mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 0.89mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 529mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.06mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 3.737g | 19% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 8.2g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 2.48g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 52mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 143kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 11.17g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.118mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 68mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 254mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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