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Steak vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Steak and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Folate.
  • Steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 88% more than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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 Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 Phosphorus +59.8%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +818.8%
Contains more Selenium +208.7%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.8%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +818.8%
Contains more Selenium +208.7%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +848.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.1%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1487.5%
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 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +848.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.1%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1487.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +162.7%
Contains more Fats +120.1%
Contains more Water +1000.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +418.5%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +162.7%
Contains more Fats +120.1%
Contains more Water +1000.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +418.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +361.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.6%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +361.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 0g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 24.85g 9.46g Steak
Fats 19.02g 8.64g Steak
Carbs 0g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 271kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 0g 1.29g Steak
Fiber 0g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 12mg 19mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 2.4mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 163mg 102mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 152mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 941mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 0.69mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 31.8µg 10.3µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 2IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Steak
Vitamin E 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.086mg Steak
Folate 6µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.09µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.116mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.268mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.333mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 0.652mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 0.172mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.147mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.45mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.399mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.197mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
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 1.986g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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.
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.