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Pork vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pork and Chuck steak

  • Pork has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 97% more.
  • Pork contains 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Chuck steak. Pork contains 0.877mg of Vitamin B1, while Chuck steak contains 0.066mg.
  • Pork contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Selenium +64.7%
Contains more Iron +181.6%
Contains more Zinc +263.2%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Selenium +64.7%
Contains more Iron +181.6%
Contains more Zinc +263.2%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.077

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.
Pork
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Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +332.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.663
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.752
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +332.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.663
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.752

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +456.3%
Contains more Fats +41.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.98
Equal in Water - 55.22
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Other +456.3%
Contains more Fats +41.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.98
Equal in Water - 55.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.8%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Chuck steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Chuck steak Opinion
Protein 27.32g 24.98g Pork
Fats 13.92g 19.64g Chuck steak
Calories 242kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 19mg 16mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 28mg 22mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 193mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 325mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 71mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.073mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 45.3µg 27.5µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.1mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU 5IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.066mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.191mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 4.663mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.373mg Pork
Folate 5µg 6µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.281mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 1.099mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 1.062mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 2.009mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 2.184mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.709mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.951mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 1.129mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.809mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 87mg Pork
Trans Fat 1.287g Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 8.66g Pork
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.81g Pork
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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Pork Chuck steak
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%
Pork
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.
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.

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/nutrients
  2. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.