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Chuck steak vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chuck steak and Beefsteak raw

  • Chuck steak has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Beefsteak raw has more Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chuck steak is 34% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has 4 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Chuck steak. Chuck steak has 0.81g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Beefsteak raw has 0.189g.
  • Beefsteak raw 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 sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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 Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
Equal in Selenium - 27.9
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 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
Equal in Selenium - 27.9

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 +316.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.048
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5
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 1% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.048
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +266.4%
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Other +106.3%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +266.4%
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Other +106.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Beefsteak raw Opinion
Protein 24.98g 21.38g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 5.36g Chuck steak
Calories 277kcal 134kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 5mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.45mg 2mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 25mg Beefsteak raw
Phosphorus 193mg 220mg Beefsteak raw
Potassium 325mg 375mg Beefsteak raw
Sodium 71mg 55mg Beefsteak raw
Zinc 8.68mg 5.3mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.079mg Beefsteak raw
Manganese 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 27.5µg 27.9µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A 25IU 6IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 5IU 3IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.075mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.182mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 5.048mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B5 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.543mg Beefsteak raw
Folate 6µg 3µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 2.69µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.5µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.262mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 1.099mg
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.09mg Beefsteak raw
Leucine 2.009mg 2.011mg Beefsteak raw
Lysine 2.184mg 2.247mg Beefsteak raw
Methionine 0.709mg 0.621mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.931mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 1.152mg Beefsteak raw
Histidine 0.809mg 0.868mg Beefsteak raw
Cholesterol 87mg 67mg Beefsteak raw
Trans Fat 1.287g 0.253g Beefsteak raw
Saturated Fat 8.66g 1.875g Beefsteak raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.008g Beefsteak raw
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 2.354g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.189g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g 0.142g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Beefsteak raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.785g)
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.

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.