Chuck steak vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chuck steak and Beef tenderloin different?
- Chuck steak is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Zinc from Chuck steak is 42% higher.
- Chuck steak contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef tenderloin. While Chuck steak contains 0.752mg of Vitamin B5, Beef tenderloin contains only 0.25mg.
- Chuck steak has less Saturated Fat.
Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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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Calcium
+77.8%
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Zinc
+115.4%
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Selenium
+20.1%
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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%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Potassium - 331
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Calcium
+77.8%
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Zinc
+115.4%
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Selenium
+20.1%
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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%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Potassium - 331
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 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%
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Vitamin B1
+36.4%
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Vitamin B2
+36.1%
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Folate
+33.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+14.2%
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Fats
+25.3%
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Other
+1856.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.9
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
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Water
+14.2%
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+25.3%
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+1856.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.9
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-10.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.27
Saturated Fat:
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
Saturated Fat:
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
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Saturated Fat
-10.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.27
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 | 24.98g | 23.9g |
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| Fats | 19.64g | 24.6g |
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| Calories | 277kcal | 324kcal |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 2.45mg | 3.11mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 203mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 331mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 57mg |
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| Zinc | 8.68mg | 4.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.123mg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 22.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 0µg |
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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 | 0.066mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.25mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 2.46µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.268mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 1.075mg |
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| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.889mg |
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| Lysine | 2.184mg | 1.989mg |
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| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.612mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.933mg |
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| Valine | 1.129mg | 1.163mg |
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| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.818mg |
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 85mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.66g | 9.72g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.457g | 10.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1g |
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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
56%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
54%
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.