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Chuck steak vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chuck steak and Brisket?

  • Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Brisket is richer in Choline.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 38% higher.
  • Brisket contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.7%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Selenium - 27.1
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% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.7%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Selenium - 27.1

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 B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
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 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Fats - 18.42
Equal in Water - 52.48
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Fats - 18.42
Equal in Water - 52.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Brisket Opinion
Protein 24.98g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 19.64g 18.42g Chuck steak
Calories 277kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Iron 2.45mg 2.43mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 19mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 175mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 232mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 8.68mg 6.69mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.012mg 0.01mg Chuck steak
Selenium 27.5µg 27.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.059mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.171mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 4.087mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.568mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.282mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 2.12µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.181mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 2.009mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.184mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.709mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.129mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.809mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 87mg 106mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Brisket
Saturated Fat 8.66g 7.305g Brisket
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 7.934g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.681g 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 Brisket
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
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.355g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.