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Beefsteak raw vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beefsteak raw and chuck steak

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B6; however, chuck steak has more zinc, vitamin B12, iron, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chuck steak is 34% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more IronIron +22.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Selenium ~27.5µg

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.
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.191mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.663mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 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 WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +106.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.8%
Contains more FatsFats +266.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 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 -78.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +301.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Chuck steak DV% diff.
Zinc 5.3mg 8.68mg 31%
Saturated fat 1.875g 8.66g 31%
Fats 5.36g 19.64g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 9.457g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 15%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 3.03µg 14%
Choline 79mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.373mg 13%
Protein 21.38g 24.98g 7%
Calories 134kcal 277kcal 7%
Cholesterol 67mg 87mg 7%
Iron 2mg 2.45mg 6%
Phosphorus 220mg 193mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.81g 4%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 4.663mg 2%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 16mg 1%
Potassium 375mg 325mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.191mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 22mg 1%
Selenium 27.9µg 27.5µg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg 1%
Sodium 55mg 71mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 5IU 0%
Copper 0.079mg 0.077mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.785g)
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.

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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.