Steak vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between steak and white bread?
- Steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and selenium, while white bread is higher in vitamin B1, folate, and iron.
- Steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
- White bread has a higher glycemic index (73) than steak (0).
We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +121.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +756.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +474.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +620.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +471.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +266.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1431.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0µg | 92% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.74mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.533mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 0.698g | 35% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 8.85g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.087mg | 32% |
| Folate | 6µg | 111µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 3.33g | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 23% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 0.599g | 21% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 490mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 22µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 0g | 49.42g | 16% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 3.61mg | 15% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 144mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 98mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 126mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.602g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.243mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.101mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 4.78mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 266kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
45%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.745g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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