Steak vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between steak and white chocolate
- Steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron, yet white chocolate is richer in calcium and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 68% higher.
- Steak contains 10 times more iron than white chocolate. Steak contains 2.4mg of iron, while white chocolate contains 0.24mg.
- White chocolate contains less cholesterol.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index than white chocolate.
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 Candies, white chocolate.
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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 | +91.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +900% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +41.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +756.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +606.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1558.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +17.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +591.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +792.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +292.9% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +468.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +323.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +4176.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +68.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +177.8% |
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.097g
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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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 | 0.56µg | 68% |
Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.74mg | 51% |
Selenium | 31.8µg | 4.5µg | 50% |
Saturated fat | 8.443g | 19.412g | 50% |
Protein | 24.85g | 5.87g | 38% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.056mg | 34% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 0.745mg | 28% |
Iron | 2.4mg | 0.24mg | 27% |
Fats | 19.02g | 32.09g | 20% |
Carbs | 0g | 59.24g | 20% |
Calcium | 12mg | 199mg | 19% |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 21mg | 19% |
Calories | 271kcal | 539kcal | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.608mg | 12% | |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 9.1µg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 6% | |
Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
Magnesium | 23mg | 12mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.085mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 163mg | 176mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.013g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.282mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Sodium | 58mg | 90mg | 1% |
Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 59.04g | N/A |
Potassium | 279mg | 286mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 59g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 9µg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 9.097g | 0% |
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 | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
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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%

22%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%

26%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.969g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?

Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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