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Steak vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between steak and tomato paste

  • Steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, tomato paste is higher in copper, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 92% more than tomato paste.
  • The glycemic index of tomato paste 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 Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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
3
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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more ZincZinc +906.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +263.4%
Contains more IronIron +24.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +329.4%
~equal in Sodium ~59mg

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
6
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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +612.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +475.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3946.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%
Contains more OtherOther +418.5%

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13588.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +460%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Tomato paste DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Zinc 6.34mg 0.63mg 52%
Selenium 31.8µg 5.3µg 48%
Protein 24.85g 4.32g 41%
Saturated fat 8.443g 0.1g 38%
Copper 0.085mg 0.365mg 31%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 29%
Fats 19.02g 0.47g 29%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 0.067g 23%
Potassium 279mg 1014mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.216mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 3.076mg 13%
Manganese 0.302mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.153mg 11%
Phosphorus 163mg 83mg 11%
Calories 271kcal 82kcal 9%
Vitamin A 7µg 76µg 8%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 11.4µg 8%
Choline 38.5mg 7%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Iron 2.4mg 2.98mg 7%
Carbs 0g 18.91g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.16g 5%
Magnesium 23mg 42mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 36mg 2%
Folate 6µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 0g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Sodium 58mg 59mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.071mg 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 Tomato paste
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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.343g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.