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Steak vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Steak and Tonic water

  • Tonic water has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% more.
  • Tonic water is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beverages, carbonated, tonic water.

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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 Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +23900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +6240%
Contains more Copper +1316.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +23900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +6240%
Contains more Copper +1316.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +440%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +63.9%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +440%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +63.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Tonic water Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.8g Tonic water
Protein 24.85g 0g Steak
Fats 19.02g 0g Steak
Carbs 0g 8.8g Tonic water
Calories 271kcal 34kcal Steak
Sugar 0g 8.8g Steak
Calcium 12mg 1mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 0.01mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 0mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 0mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 0mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 12mg Tonic water
Zinc 6.34mg 0.1mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.006mg Steak
Manganese 0.001mg Tonic water
Selenium 31.8µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0mg Steak
Folate 6µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 0mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 0mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Tonic water
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0g Tonic water
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 0g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak Tonic water
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
0%
Tonic water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
1%
Tonic water

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tonic water
Tonic water is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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

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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.