Beef tenderloin vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Beef tenderloin and Chuck steak different?
- Beef tenderloin is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Chuck steak is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Zinc from Chuck steak is 42% higher.
- Beef tenderloin contains 2 times more Copper than Chuck steak. While Beef tenderloin contains 0.123mg of Copper, Chuck steak contains only 0.077mg.
- Chuck steak has less Saturated Fat.
Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Iron
+26.9%
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Sodium
-19.7%
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Copper
+59.7%
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Manganese
+16.7%
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Calcium
+77.8%
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Zinc
+115.4%
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Selenium
+20.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 325
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Iron
+26.9%
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Sodium
-19.7%
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Copper
+59.7%
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Manganese
+16.7%
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Calcium
+77.8%
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Zinc
+115.4%
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Selenium
+20.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 325
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.
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Vitamin B1
+36.4%
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Vitamin B2
+36.1%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+55.4%
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Vitamin B5
+200.8%
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Vitamin B6
+49.2%
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Vitamin B12
+23.2%
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Vitamin B1
+36.4%
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Vitamin B2
+36.1%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+55.4%
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Vitamin B5
+200.8%
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Vitamin B6
+49.2%
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Vitamin B12
+23.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+25.3%
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Other
+1856.3%
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Water
+14.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.98
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
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3.13 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
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0.16 g
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Fats
+25.3%
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+1856.3%
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+14.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.98
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.5%
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Saturated Fat
-10.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.457
Saturated Fat:
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
Saturated Fat:
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.5%
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Saturated Fat
-10.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.457
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.9g | 24.98g |
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| Fats | 24.6g | 19.64g |
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| Calories | 324kcal | 277kcal |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 3.11mg | 2.45mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 193mg |
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| Potassium | 331mg | 325mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 71mg |
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| Zinc | 4.03mg | 8.68mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 27.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.663mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.752mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.373mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 3.03µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.281mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.062mg |
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| Leucine | 1.889mg | 2.009mg |
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| Lysine | 1.989mg | 2.184mg |
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| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.709mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 1.163mg | 1.129mg |
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| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.809mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 87mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.72g | 8.66g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.27g | 9.457g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 0.81g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.