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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, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from 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.
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Equal in Selenium - 27.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.191
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.663
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
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 B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.191
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.663
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Other +106.3%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +266.4%
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 Water +32.1%
Contains more Other +106.3%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +266.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.6%
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Protein 21.38g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 5.36g 19.64g Chuck steak
Calories 134kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 5mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 2mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Beefsteak raw
Phosphorus 220mg 193mg Beefsteak raw
Potassium 375mg 325mg Beefsteak raw
Sodium 55mg 71mg Beefsteak raw
Zinc 5.3mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.079mg 0.077mg Beefsteak raw
Manganese 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 27.9µg 27.5µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A 6IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 3IU 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.066mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 4.663mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B5 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.373mg Beefsteak raw
Folate 3µg 6µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 1.099mg
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.062mg Beefsteak raw
Leucine 2.011mg 2.009mg Beefsteak raw
Lysine 2.247mg 2.184mg Beefsteak raw
Methionine 0.621mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.152mg 1.129mg Beefsteak raw
Histidine 0.868mg 0.809mg Beefsteak raw
Cholesterol 67mg 87mg Beefsteak raw
Trans Fat 0.253g 1.287g Beefsteak raw
Saturated Fat 1.875g 8.66g Beefsteak raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.004g Beefsteak raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.354g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.81g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak raw
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
Beefsteak raw Chuck steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
52%
Beefsteak raw
56%
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 contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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.