Beef vs Beef composite
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beef composite, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beef 217
Beef composite 203
Protein (g)
Beef 19.8
Beef composite 28.7
Carbs (g)
Beef 0.110
Beef composite 0
Fat (g)
Beef 15.2
Beef composite 9.16
Fiber (g)
Beef 0
Beef composite 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beef composite, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked — 28.7g vs 19.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef composite, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked — 203 vs 217 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beef composite, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beef | Beef composite | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 217 kcal | 203 kcal | +7% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 64.6 g | 61.5 g | +5% |
| Protein | 19.8 g | 28.7 g | -31% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.2 g | 9.16 g | +66% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.110 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.78 g | 3.54 g | +92% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.34 g | 4.06 g | +56% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.700 g | 0.279 g | +151% |
| Cholesterol | 52.0 mg | 82.0 mg | -37% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.076 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.213 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 6.15 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.525 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.523 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 8.00 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 89.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 1.99 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 5.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +400% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.270 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0.100 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 5.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -55% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.74 mg | 2.49 mg | -30% |
| Magnesium, Mg | — | 22.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | — | 197 mg | |
| Potassium, K | — | 298 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 60.0 mg | 53.0 mg | +13% |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 5.84 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.085 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.032 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 33.1 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 906 kj | 850 kj | +7% |
| Ash | 0.880 g | 1.08 g | -19% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 8.00 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 8.00 ug | |
| Betaine | — | 13.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 5.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +400% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 18.0 IU | 2.00 IU | +800% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 3.00 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0.100 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1.50 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.009 g | 0.004 g | +125% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.011 g | 0.006 g | +83% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.456 g | 0.233 g | +96% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.079 g | 0.026 g | +204% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.71 g | 2.03 g | +83% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.182 g | 0.067 g | +172% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.29 g | 1.16 g | +96% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.024 g | 0.002 g | +1100% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.001 g | 0.006 g | -83% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.103 g | 0.030 g | +243% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0.014 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.444 g | 0.302 g | +47% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | — | 0.162 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.049 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 5.78 g | 3.66 g | +58% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 1.98 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 t n-7 (Omega-7, Vaccenic acid — trans) | 0.279 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.022 g | 0.009 g | +144% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.467 g | 0.455 g | +3% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.314 g | 0.358 g | -12% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 0.213 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | — | 0.019 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.087 g | 0.020 g | +335% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0.009 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.009 g | -89% |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | — | 0.009 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.023 g | 0.054 g | -57% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.011 g | 0.003 g | +267% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.026 g | 0.010 g | +160% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0.001 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | — | 0.266 g | |
| TFA 16:1 t | — | 0.007 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | — | 0.259 g | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | — | 0.013 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | — | 0.013 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.209 g | 0.252 g | -17% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.825 g | 1.25 g | -34% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.798 g | 1.34 g | -41% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.51 g | 2.40 g | -37% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.64 g | 2.60 g | -37% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.532 g | 0.766 g | -31% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.194 g | 0.339 g | -43% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.710 g | 1.16 g | -39% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.646 g | 0.998 g | -35% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.843 g | 1.45 g | -42% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.23 g | 1.91 g | -36% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.601 g | 0.990 g | -39% |
| Alanine | 1.05 g | 1.76 g | -40% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.68 g | 2.72 g | -38% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.97 g | 4.54 g | -35% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.812 g | 1.55 g | -48% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.750 g | 1.32 g | -43% |
| Serine | 0.716 g | 1.16 g | -38% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.092 g | 0.235 g | -61% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin A, RAE +400% in Beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, rib, ribeye steak/roast lip-on, boneless, separable lean and fat, raw Calcium, Ca -55% in Beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, rib, ribeye steak/roast lip-on, boneless, separable lean and fat, raw Protein -31% in Beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, rib, ribeye steak/roast lip-on, boneless, separable lean and fat, raw Iron, Fe -30% in Beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, rib, ribeye steak/roast lip-on, boneless, separable lean and fat, raw
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