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Steak vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Steak and Truffle

  • Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Truffle is higher in Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Truffle covers your daily Fiber needs 280% more than Steak.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Truffle is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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
1
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Contains more Zinc +380.3%
Contains more Calcium +1225%
Contains more Iron +145%
Contains more Magnesium +260.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +170.3%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Copper +115.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.5%
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 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains more Zinc +380.3%
Contains more Calcium +1225%
Contains more Iron +145%
Contains more Magnesium +260.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +170.3%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Copper +115.3%
Contains more Selenium +36.5%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
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% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
3
:
Contains more Protein +168.6%
Contains more Fats +2505.5%
Contains more Water +275.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +309.3%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Protein +168.6%
Contains more Fats +2505.5%
Contains more Water +275.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +309.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.91g Truffle
Protein 24.85g 9.25g Steak
Fats 19.02g 0.73g Steak
Carbs 0g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 271kcal 284kcal Truffle
Fiber 0g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 12mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 2.4mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 23mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 163mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 279mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 58mg 35mg Truffle
Zinc 6.34mg 1.32mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.183mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 31.8µg 43.4µg Truffle
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 0.015mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.112mg Steak
Folate 6µg 38µg Truffle
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Truffle
Saturated Fat 8.443g Truffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Truffle
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
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.