Chuck steak vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chuck steak and Pork leg different?
- Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 100% more than Pork leg.
- Chuck steak contains 4 times more Zinc than Pork leg. Chuck steak contains 8.68mg of Zinc, while Pork leg contains 1.93mg.
- Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat.
Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw types were 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
+220%
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Iron
+188.2%
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Zinc
+349.7%
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Copper
+18.5%
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Sodium
-33.8%
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Manganese
+91.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Potassium - 315
Equal in Selenium - 29.4
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Calcium
+220%
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Iron
+188.2%
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Zinc
+349.7%
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Copper
+18.5%
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Sodium
-33.8%
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Manganese
+91.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Potassium - 315
Equal in Selenium - 29.4
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
+257.1%
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Vitamin B12
+381%
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Vitamin D
+400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1015.2%
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Folate
+16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.574
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.685
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.401
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Vitamin A
+257.1%
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Vitamin B12
+381%
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Vitamin D
+400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1015.2%
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Folate
+16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.574
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.685
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.401
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+43.3%
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Water
+13.1%
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Other
+668.8%
Equal in Fats - 18.87
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
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Protein
+43.3%
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Water
+13.1%
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+668.8%
Equal in Fats - 18.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.9%
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Saturated Fat
-24.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+148.1%
Saturated Fat:
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
Saturated Fat:
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.01 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.9%
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Saturated Fat
-24.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+148.1%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.98g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 19.64g | 18.87g |
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| Calories | 277kcal | 245kcal |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 2.45mg | 0.85mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 315mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 47mg |
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| Zinc | 8.68mg | 1.93mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.065mg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.401mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 0.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 2.184mg | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 1.129mg | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.659mg |
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 73mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.66g | 6.54g |
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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 | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 2.01g |
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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?
is better in case of low 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.