Steak vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between steak and roast beef
- Steak has more selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and polyunsaturated fat; however, roast beef is richer in phosphorus and potassium.
- Steak covers your daily saturated fat needs 36% more than roast beef.
- Roast beef has 3 times less polyunsaturated fat than steak. Steak has 0.896g of polyunsaturated fat, while roast beef has 0.27g.
- Roast beef contains less saturated fat.
Specific 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 Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.
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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 | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.5% |
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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
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:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +415.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +516.7% |
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
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +503% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +231.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.4% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 58mg | 853mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 1.318g | 32% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 14.7µg | 31% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 3.2mg | 29% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 3.69g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 1.521g | 19% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 18.62g | 12% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 647mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 242mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 51mg | 9% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 115kcal | 8% |
| Choline | 43.9mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.04µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.05mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.27g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 5.581mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef 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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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