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Steak vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Steak and Safflower different?

  • Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, while Safflower is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Iron.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Copper 185% more than Steak.
  • Safflower is lower in Cholesterol.

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried types were 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.
Steak
Steak
2
:
8
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1434.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.1%
Contains more Potassium +146.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +1955.3%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Safflower
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1434.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.1%
Contains more Potassium +146.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +1955.3%

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.
Steak
Steak
4
:
6
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1471.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134%
Contains more Folate +2566.7%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Safflower
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1471.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134%
Contains more Folate +2566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Protein +53.6%
Contains more Water +889.1%
Contains more Fats +102.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +911.1%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Safflower
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more Protein +53.6%
Contains more Water +889.1%
Contains more Fats +102.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +911.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
:
2
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3049.9%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Safflower
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3049.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Safflower
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 0g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 24.85g 16.18g Steak
Fats 19.02g 38.45g Safflower
Carbs 0g 34.29g Safflower
Calories 271kcal 517kcal Safflower
Calcium 12mg 78mg Safflower
Iron 2.4mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 23mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 163mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 279mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 58mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 6.34mg 5.05mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 3µg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 2.284mg Steak
Vitamin B5 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 6µg 160µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.183mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.586mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.717mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.154mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 0.534mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.284mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.806mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 1.025mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.452mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 8.443g 3.682g Safflower
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 4.848g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 28.223g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Safflower
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
49%
Steak
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.