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Chuck steak vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chuck steak and Beef sirloin?

  • Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 5 times more Saturated Fat than Beef sirloin. Chuck steak has 8.66g of Saturated Fat, while Beef sirloin has 1.915g.

We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains more Copper +10.4%
Contains more Selenium +41.5%
Equal in Sodium - 66
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
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 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains more Copper +10.4%
Contains more Selenium +41.5%
Equal in Sodium - 66
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +290%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +290%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +290.5%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Other +268.8%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +290.5%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Other +268.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%

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 Beef sirloin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Beef sirloin Opinion
Protein 24.98g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 19.64g 5.03g Chuck steak
Calories 277kcal 177kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 2.45mg 1.92mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 193mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 325mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 71mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 8.68mg 5.7mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.085mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.012mg 0.011mg Chuck steak
Selenium 27.5µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.088mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.163mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.607mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 6µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 1.47µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.202mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.009mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.184mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.709mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.129mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.809mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 87mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 1.287g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 8.66g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 2.006g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.185g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
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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Chuck steak Beef sirloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
56%
Chuck steak
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.745g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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.
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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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