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Steak vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are steak and agave nectar different?

  • Steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, agave nectar is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 92% higher.
  • Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than agave nectar (13).

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Sweetener, syrup, agave are the varieties 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
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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 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6875%
Contains more IronIron +2566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +844.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +63300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1770.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%

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
5
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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +647.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1306.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27511.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4126.7%
Contains more WaterWater +142.3%
Contains more OtherOther +260%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Agave nectar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Zinc 6.34mg 0.01mg 58%
Selenium 31.8µg 1.7µg 55%
Protein 24.85g 0.09g 50%
Saturated fat 8.443g 0g 38%
Fats 19.02g 0.45g 29%
Iron 2.4mg 0.09mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.689mg 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Carbs 0g 76.37g 25%
Phosphorus 163mg 1mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 0g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.234mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 22.5µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.165mg 10%
Copper 0.085mg 0.009mg 8%
Potassium 279mg 4mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Folate 6µg 30µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0g 6%
Magnesium 23mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.122mg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Calories 271kcal 310kcal 2%
Sodium 58mg 4mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Calcium 12mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 68.03g N/A
Vitamin A 7µg 8µg 0%
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Agave nectar
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
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.