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Turkey breast vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey breast and Chuck steak

  • Turkey breast is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
  • Turkey breast has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +452.9%
Contains more Selenium +22.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +452.9%
Contains more Selenium +22.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +621.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 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 B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +621.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Other +550%
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Fats +179.8%
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 Water +26.9%
Contains more Other +550%
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Fats +179.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.5%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Chuck steak Opinion
Protein 21.89g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 7.02g 19.64g Chuck steak
Calories 157kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 13mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 1.2mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 24mg 22mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 275mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 59mg 71mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.074mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.018mg 0.012mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 6IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.066mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 4.663mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.373mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 6µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.957mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.062mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 1.996mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.616mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.141mg 1.129mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 65mg 87mg Turkey breast
Trans Fat 1.287g Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 8.66g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.004g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 0.81g Turkey breast
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
Turkey breast 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
29%
Turkey breast
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.