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Steak vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between steak and tortilla

  • Steak has more zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, tortilla is richer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, and fiber.
  • Steak covers your daily zinc needs 55% more than tortilla.
  • Tortilla has 29 times less saturated fat than steak. Steak has 8.443g of saturated fat, while tortilla has 0.296g.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, 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 Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1881.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more IronIron +58.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%

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
7
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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +1533.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
3
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +241.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1902.1%
Contains more WaterWater +39.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +246.3%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4857.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 92%
Zinc 6.34mg 0.32mg 55%
Saturated fat 8.443g 0.296g 37%
Protein 24.85g 7.28g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.06mg 34%
Selenium 31.8µg 16.6µg 28%
Fats 19.02g 0.95g 28%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.37mg 25%
Folate 6µg 98µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 0.185g 22%
Iron 2.4mg 3.81mg 18%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Sodium 58mg 482mg 18%
Carbs 0g 49.94g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.114mg 14%
Manganese 0.268mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Calcium 12mg 70mg 6%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.125mg 6%
Potassium 279mg 105mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.391g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 3%
Calories 271kcal 237kcal 2%
Phosphorus 163mg 146mg 2%
Copper 0.085mg 0.102mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.4µg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.147g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.