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Chuck steak vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chuck steak and Barbecue chicken

  • Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, however, Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 107% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken. While Chuck steak has 0.752mg of Vitamin B5, Barbecue chicken has only 0.152mg.
  • Barbecue chicken has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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.
Contains more Iron +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Zinc +387.6%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Iron +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Zinc +387.6%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.077

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +544.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +168%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +544.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +168%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Fats +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +450%
Equal in Protein - 22.51
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Fats +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +450%
Equal in Protein - 22.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.6%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Protein 24.98g 22.51g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 15.08g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calories 277kcal 226kcal Chuck steak
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Iron 2.45mg 0.95mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 21mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 325mg 255mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 335mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 1.78mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.077mg
Manganese 0.012mg 0.005mg Chuck steak
Selenium 27.5µg 22µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.055mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.152mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.47µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.173mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.657mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.853mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 1.549mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 1.75mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.565mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.69mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 0.935mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.592mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 127mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g 0.078g Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 8.66g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 6.446g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.011g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Barbecue chicken
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
56%
Chuck steak
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.733g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.