Steak vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are steak and powdered milk different?
- Steak is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and iron; however, powdered milk is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for powdered milk is 90% higher.
- Steak contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than powdered milk. While steak contains 5.149mg of vitamin B3, powdered milk contains only 0.646mg.
- Steak has less saturated fat.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than powdered milk (32).
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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 | +410.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +269.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +376.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +376.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +697.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3585.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +282.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +37.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +516.7% |
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:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2150.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1025.9% |
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Protein
~26.32g
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
16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 12mg | 912mg | 90% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 776mg | 88% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 1.205mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.271mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 3.25µg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 16.742g | 38% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 1330mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 16.3µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 0.646mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 258µg | 28% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 3.34mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.47mg | 24% |
| Choline | 117.4mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.283mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.302mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 85mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 371mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 0g | 38.42g | 13% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 26.71g | 12% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 496kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Folate | 6µg | 37µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 97mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 24.85g | 26.32g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 7.924g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.665g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 20IU | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.2µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 1.592mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 2.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 2.087mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 1.271mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 1.762mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.714mg | 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 |
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%
93%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.