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Flour vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between flour and beefsteak raw

  • Flour has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 112% more than flour.
  • Beefsteak raw contains 61 times less folate than flour. Flour contains 183µg of folate, while beefsteak raw contains 3µg.
  • The glycemic index of flour is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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.
Flour
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 9.4% 174% 48% 19% 46% 0.26% 89% 185%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +132%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +657.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.7%

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.
Flour
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 196% 114% 111% 26% 10% 0% 0.75% 137% 5.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flour
2
10% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107%
Contains more FatsFats +446.9%
Contains more WaterWater +511.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flour
2
24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.413 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2605.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flour Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg 112%
Vitamin B1 0.785mg 0.075mg 59%
Folate 183µg 3µg 45%
Zinc 0.7mg 5.3mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.543mg 38%
Iron 4.64mg 2mg 33%
Manganese 0.682mg 30%
Carbs 76.31g 0g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.494mg 0.182mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Protein 10.33g 21.38g 22%
Phosphorus 108mg 220mg 16%
Calories 364kcal 134kcal 12%
Selenium 33.9µg 27.9µg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 9%
Potassium 107mg 375mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.155g 1.875g 8%
Copper 0.144mg 0.079mg 7%
Fats 0.98g 5.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.087g 2.354g 6%
Vitamin B3 5.904mg 5.048mg 5%
Sodium 2mg 55mg 2%
Choline 10.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 15mg 5mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.413g 0.189g 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.5µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 73.61g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.27g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.127mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.281mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.357mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.71mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.415mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.23mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flour Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
46%
Flour
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Flour
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour
Flour is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.