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Steak vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Steak and Salsa

  • Steak is higher than Salsa in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 92% more than Salsa.

Food varieties 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 USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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
7
:
1
Salsa
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +3629.4%
Contains more Selenium +7850%
Contains more Copper +12.9%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Iron - 2.24
Equal in Potassium - 270
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +3629.4%
Contains more Selenium +7850%
Contains more Copper +12.9%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Iron - 2.24
Equal in Potassium - 270

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
7
:
3
Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +903.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +903.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
:
3
Salsa
Contains more Protein +1556.7%
Contains more Fats +9410%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +61.4%
Contains more Other +196.3%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +1556.7%
Contains more Fats +9410%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +61.4%
Contains more Other +196.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
:
1
Salsa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57218.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +737.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57218.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +737.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 24.85g 1.5g Steak
Fats 19.02g 0.2g Steak
Carbs 0g 7g Salsa
Calories 271kcal 36kcal Steak
Fiber 0g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 12mg
Iron 2.4mg 2.24mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 30mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 270mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 430mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 0.17mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.096mg Salsa
Selenium 31.8µg 0.4µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.05mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.03mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 1.08mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.149mg Steak
Folate 6µg 19µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0.029g Salsa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 0.016g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.107g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.414g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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

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.