Pork leg vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pork leg and Chuck steak different?
- Pork leg is richer in Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 100% more than Pork leg.
- Pork leg contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Chuck steak. Pork leg contains 0.736mg of Vitamin B1, while Chuck steak contains 0.066mg.
- Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat.
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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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Sodium
-33.8%
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Manganese
+91.7%
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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%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 325
Equal in Selenium - 27.5
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Sodium
-33.8%
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Manganese
+91.7%
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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%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 325
Equal in Selenium - 27.5
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 D
+400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1015.2%
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Folate
+16.7%
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Vitamin A
+257.1%
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Vitamin B12
+381%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.191
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.663
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.752
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.373
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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%
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Vitamin A
+257.1%
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Vitamin B12
+381%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.191
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.663
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.752
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.373
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+13.1%
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+668.8%
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Protein
+43.3%
Equal in Fats - 19.64
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
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+13.1%
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+668.8%
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Protein
+43.3%
Equal in Fats - 19.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-24.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+148.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.9%
Saturated Fat:
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.01 g
Saturated Fat:
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
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Saturated Fat
-24.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+148.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.9%
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 | 17.43g | 24.98g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 19.64g |
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| Calories | 245kcal | 277kcal |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 2.45mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 193mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 325mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 71mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 8.68mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 27.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 4.663mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.752mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.373mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 3.03µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.281mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 1.062mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 2.009mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg | 2.184mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.709mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg | 1.129mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.809mg |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 87mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 8.66g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 9.457g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 0.81g |
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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
46%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
65%
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.