Steak vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between steak and roe
- Steak is richer in zinc, vitamin B6, and iron, yet roe is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roe is 389% higher.
- Steak contains 5 times more zinc than roe. Steak contains 6.34mg of zinc, while roe contains 1.28mg.
- Roe contains less saturated fat.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index than roe.
Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +211.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +395.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +134.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +274.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +215.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +424.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +131.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +381.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +330.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +279.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 11.54µg | 389% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 479mg | 134% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.949mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 515mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.28mg | 46% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 51.7µg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 1.866g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.185mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.154mg | 23% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 92µg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.77mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 2.129g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 2.192mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 3.404g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.277mg | 17% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 8.23g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 91µg | 9% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 28.62g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.128mg | 5% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 204kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 117mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Potassium | 279mg | 283mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 2.179mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 1.747g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.105g | 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
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157%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 401mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak is cheaper (difference - $97.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.577g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.