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Chuck steak vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chuck steak and Chicken thigh?

  • Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 113% more.
  • Chuck steak has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken thigh. While Chuck steak has 8.66g of Saturated Fat, Chicken thigh has only 2.78g.

We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried types 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.
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +67.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Zinc +211.1%
Contains more Selenium +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
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 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +67.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Zinc +211.1%
Contains more Selenium +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199

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 B12 +818.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38
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 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +818.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +90.7%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +543.8%
Equal in Water - 59.31
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Fats +90.7%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +543.8%
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Protein 24.98g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 19.64g 10.3g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Calories 277kcal 218kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 13mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.45mg 1.46mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 193mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 325mg 259mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 95mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 2.79mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.012mg 0.027mg Chicken thigh
Selenium 27.5µg 20.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 5IU 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.088mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Folate 6µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.33µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.099mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.009mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.184mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.709mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.129mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.809mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 87mg 102mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 8.66g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 3.82g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 2.43g Chicken thigh
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 Chicken thigh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.