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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 C, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 92% more than Tomato paste.

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.
Contains more Phosphorus +96.4%
Contains more Zinc +906.3%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +24.2%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +263.4%
Contains more Copper +329.4%
Equal in Sodium - 59
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.4%
Contains more Zinc +906.3%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +24.2%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +263.4%
Contains more Copper +329.4%
Equal in Sodium - 59

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
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +612.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +6000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +612.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +475.2%
Contains more Fats +3946.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +418.5%
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 Protein +475.2%
Contains more Fats +3946.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +418.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13588.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13588.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.81g Tomato paste
Protein 24.85g 4.32g Steak
Fats 19.02g 0.47g Steak
Carbs 0g 18.91g Tomato paste
Calories 271kcal 82kcal Steak
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 0g 12.18g Steak
Fiber 0g 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 12mg 36mg Tomato paste
Iron 2.4mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 163mg 83mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 58mg 59mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 0.63mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 31.8µg 5.3µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.06mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.153mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 3.076mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.142mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.216mg Steak
Folate 6µg 12µg Tomato paste
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.031mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.133mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.089mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 0.124mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 0.134mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.027mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.13mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.088mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.071mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0.1g Tomato paste
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 0.067g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.16g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak Tomato paste
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
49%
Steak
38%
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.