Steak vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between steak and waffle
- Steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 81% higher.
- Steak contains 9 times more zinc than waffle. Steak contains 6.34mg of zinc, while waffle contains 0.68mg.
- Waffle contains less saturated fat.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index than waffle.
Food types 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 Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +832.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2025% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +792.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +780% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +828.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +255.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +666.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.25µg | 81% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.68mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 6.785g | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.056mg | 34% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 7.9g | 34% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 46.2µg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 2.866g | 25% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 255mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 511mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 2.073mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.263mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 3.521g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.265mg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 32.9g | 11% |
| Folate | 6µg | 46µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Fats | 19.02g | 14.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 65µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.347mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 190mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 159mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 69mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.062mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 291kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.31mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +214.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +474.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +160.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +657.3% |
