Brisket vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Brisket and Chuck steak?
- Brisket is richer in Choline, yet Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 38% higher.
- Chuck steak contains less Cholesterol.
We used Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.
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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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Sodium
-32.4%
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Copper
+29.9%
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Magnesium
+15.8%
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Phosphorus
+10.3%
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Potassium
+40.1%
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Zinc
+29.7%
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Manganese
+20%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 2.45
Equal in Selenium - 27.5
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Sodium
-32.4%
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Copper
+29.9%
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Magnesium
+15.8%
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Phosphorus
+10.3%
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Potassium
+40.1%
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Zinc
+29.7%
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Manganese
+20%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 2.45
Equal in Selenium - 27.5
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 E
+410%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin K
+12.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+11.9%
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Vitamin B2
+11.7%
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Vitamin B3
+14.1%
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Vitamin B5
+32.4%
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Vitamin B6
+32.3%
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Vitamin B12
+42.9%
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Vitamin E
+410%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin K
+12.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+11.9%
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Vitamin B2
+11.7%
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Vitamin B3
+14.1%
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Vitamin B5
+32.4%
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Vitamin B6
+32.3%
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Vitamin B12
+42.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.4%
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+75%
Equal in Fats - 19.64
Equal in Water - 55.22
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
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Protein
+15.4%
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+75%
Equal in Fats - 19.64
Equal in Water - 55.22
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-15.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.9%
Saturated Fat:
7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.681 g
Saturated Fat:
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
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Saturated Fat
-15.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.9%
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 28.82g | 24.98g |
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| Fats | 18.42g | 19.64g |
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| Calories | 289kcal | 277kcal |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 16mg | |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 2.45mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 175mg | 193mg |
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| Potassium | 232mg | 325mg |
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| Sodium | 48mg | 71mg |
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| Zinc | 6.69mg | 8.68mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 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 | 0.51mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 4.663mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.752mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.373mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 3.03µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.281mg |
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| Threonine | 1.101mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 1.062mg |
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| Leucine | 2.192mg | 2.009mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.184mg |
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| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.709mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 1.367mg | 1.129mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.809mg |
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| Cholesterol | 106mg | 87mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.305g | 8.66g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.934g | 9.457g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 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
43%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.355g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)