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Steak vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between steak and sunflower seeds

  • Steak has more vitamin B12; however, sunflower seeds are higher in copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, folate, selenium, iron, and fiber.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily need for copper, 191% more than steak.
  • The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1313%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.2%
Contains more IronIron +118.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2017.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169%
Contains more FolateFolate +3683.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1075.3%
Contains more FatsFats +170.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +461.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
0
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2482.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.085mg 1.8mg 191%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 23.137g 148%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 1.48mg 117%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Manganese 1.95mg 85%
Magnesium 23mg 325mg 72%
Phosphorus 163mg 660mg 71%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 1.345mg 65%
Folate 6µg 227µg 55%
Fats 19.02g 51.46g 50%
Selenium 31.8µg 53µg 39%
Iron 2.4mg 5.25mg 36%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 18.528g 23%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 23%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 8.335mg 20%
Saturated fat 8.443g 4.455g 18%
Calories 271kcal 584kcal 16%
Zinc 6.34mg 5mg 12%
Potassium 279mg 645mg 11%
Choline 55.1mg 10%
Protein 24.85g 20.78g 8%
Carbs 0g 20g 7%
Calcium 12mg 78mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.355mg 4%
Sodium 58mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.014g 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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is better in case of low diet
Steak Sunflower seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Steak
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.988g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.