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Yogurt vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yogurt and Steak

  • Yogurt has more Calcium, however, Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Copper.
  • Steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 60% more than Yogurt.
  • Yogurt has 9 times more Calcium than Steak. While Yogurt has 110mg of Calcium, Steak has only 12mg.
  • Yogurt has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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.
Yogurt
3
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7
Steak
Contains more Calcium +816.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Iron +3328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +97.9%
Contains more Zinc +1119.2%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +227.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +816.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Iron +3328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +97.9%
Contains more Zinc +1119.2%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +227.8%

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.
Yogurt
3
:
8
Steak
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2375.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +693.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
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%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2375.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +693.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
3
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2
Steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.1%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +143.9%
Contains more Fats +4776.9%
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.1%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +143.9%
Contains more Fats +4776.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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2
Steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17203.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7366.7%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17203.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7366.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Steak Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 0g Yogurt
Protein 10.19g 24.85g Steak
Fats 0.39g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 3.6g 0g Yogurt
Calories 59kcal 271kcal Steak
Sugar 3.24g 0g Steak
Calcium 110mg 12mg Yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 135mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 141mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 36mg 58mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.017mg 0.085mg Steak
Manganese 0.009mg Yogurt
Selenium 9.7µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 4IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.01mg Yogurt
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.331mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 7µg 6µg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 0µg 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 5mg 78mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Steak
Saturated Fat 0.117g 8.443g Yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.896g Steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
17%
Yogurt
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.326g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/nutrients
  2. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.