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Chuck steak vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chuck steak and Beefsteak

  • Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Beefsteak has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chuck steak is 69% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times less Zinc than Chuck steak. Chuck steak has 8.68mg of Zinc, while Beefsteak has 4.85mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 +50.3%
Contains more Zinc +79%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 340
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Selenium - 28.8
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% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +50.3%
Contains more Zinc +79%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 340
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Selenium - 28.8

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 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Water - 57.96
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Water - 57.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%

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 Beefsteak
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 Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 24.98g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 19.64g 15.11g Chuck steak
Calories 277kcal 250kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 2.45mg 1.63mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 193mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 325mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 71mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 8.68mg 4.85mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.073mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.012mg 0.009mg Chuck steak
Selenium 27.5µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.14mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.527mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 6µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 1.38µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.173mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 1.054mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.009mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.184mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.687mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.129mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 87mg 79mg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 1.287g Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 8.66g 5.951g Beefsteak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 6.298g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.56g 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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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Beefsteak
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
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.709g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.