Steak vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between steak and soy sauce
- Steak has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron; however, soy sauce is richer in magnesium.
- Soy sauce covers your daily sodium needs 236% more than steak.
- Soy sauce contains less cholesterol.
- Soy sauce has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of steak is 0.
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 Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).
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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 | +65.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +628.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6260% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +221.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +124.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +237.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3236.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2716.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10321.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +240.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
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 |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 58mg | 5493mg | 236% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0µg | 92% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 0.5µg | 57% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.87mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1.018mg | 44% | |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 0.073g | 38% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 8.14g | 33% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 0.57g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.148mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 0.088g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 2.196mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 74mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.45mg | 12% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 53kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.165mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.043mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 435mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.263g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.033mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.93g | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 166mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | 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
45%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
112%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 5435mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.37g)
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.