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Steak vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between steak and maple syrup

  • Steak has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus; however, maple syrup is richer in vitamin B2.
  • Steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 92% more than maple syrup.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of maple syrup is 54, 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 Syrups, maple.

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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
6
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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
Contains more IronIron +2081.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +372.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +331.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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
8
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6256.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +321.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
4
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62025%
Contains more FatsFats +31600%
Contains more WaterWater +71.6%
Contains more OtherOther +14.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83272.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5170.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Maple syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 126%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 1.27mg 75%
Selenium 31.8µg 0.6µg 57%
Protein 24.85g 0.04g 50%
Zinc 6.34mg 1.47mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.002mg 38%
Saturated fat 8.443g 0.007g 38%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.081mg 32%
Iron 2.4mg 0.11mg 29%
Fats 19.02g 0.06g 29%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 0.011g 23%
Phosphorus 163mg 2mg 23%
Carbs 0g 67.04g 22%
Calcium 12mg 102mg 9%
Copper 0.085mg 0.018mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.017g 6%
Potassium 279mg 212mg 2%
Sodium 58mg 12mg 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Calories 271kcal 260kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.066mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 67.04g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0g 60.46g N/A
Choline 1.6mg 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 Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.436g)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.