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Apple vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between apples and chuck steak

  • The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5 in chuck steak is higher than in apples.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 126% more than apples.
  • The amount of saturated fat in apples is lower.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chuck steak is 0, while the glycemic index of apples is 36.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.7%
Contains more IronIron +1941.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +21600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1654.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +634.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5024.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +809.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +2223.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +54.9%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +9507.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11452.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +135000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1488.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 0.04mg 8.68mg 79%
Selenium 0µg 27.5µg 50%
Protein 0.26g 24.98g 49%
Saturated fat 0.028g 8.66g 39%
Fats 0.17g 19.64g 30%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 4.663mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Iron 0.12mg 2.45mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.373mg 26%
Phosphorus 11mg 193mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 9.457g 24%
Choline 3.4mg 79mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.752mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.191mg 13%
Calories 52kcal 277kcal 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Copper 0.027mg 0.077mg 6%
Potassium 107mg 325mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg 5%
Carbs 13.81g 0g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.81g 5%
Magnesium 5mg 22mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.066mg 4%
Sodium 1mg 71mg 3%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.6µg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 11.41g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.39g 0g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
4%
Apple
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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 Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.632g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.