Steak vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between steak and pound cake?
- Steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron, yet pound cake is higher in folate and vitamin B1.
- Steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 77% more.
- Steak has 15 times more zinc than pound cake. While steak has 6.34mg of zinc, pound cake has only 0.43mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pound cake is lower.
- The glycemic index of steak is lower.
We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1374.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +536% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +218.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1288.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +511.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +397% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.3% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +203.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +281.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.36µg | 77% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.43mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 5µg | 49% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 5g | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.036mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 1.615mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 0g | 53.64g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 3.419g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 4.811g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 3.02g | 15% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 377mg | 14% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.48mg | 12% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.173mg | 8% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 13.96g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.042mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.249mg | 4% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 353kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 279mg | 149mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 66mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.632g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins