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Steak vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Steak and Whisky different?

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Whisky.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steak is 92% higher.
  • Whisky has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof are the varieties used in this article.

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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
Steak
8
:
2
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +11900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5333.3%
Contains more Potassium +27800%
Contains more Zinc +31600%
Contains more Copper +507.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +11900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5333.3%
Contains more Potassium +27800%
Contains more Zinc +31600%
Contains more Copper +507.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
Steak
9
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10198%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Steak
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%
Whisky
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% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10198%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +6566.7%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +6566.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.1g Whisky
Protein 24.85g 0g Steak
Fats 19.02g 0g Steak
Carbs 0g 0.1g Whisky
Calories 271kcal 250kcal Steak
Sugar 0g 0.1g Steak
Calcium 12mg 0mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 0.02mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 0mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 3mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 1mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 6.34mg 0.02mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.014mg Steak
Manganese 0.008mg Whisky
Selenium 31.8µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.008mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.001mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.05mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0mg Steak
Folate 6µg 0µg Steak
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 Whisky
Saturated Fat 8.443g 0g Whisky
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

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

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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%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.