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Beefsteak vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beefsteak and Chuck steak

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chuck steak is 69% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Beefsteak. Beefsteak has 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, while Chuck steak has 0.373mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
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 CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more IronIron +50.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~325mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~193mg
~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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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% 1.5% 2% 3% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +119.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 OtherOther +31.3%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
~equal in Protein ~24.98g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~55.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 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 -31.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Chuck steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Beefsteak Chuck steak Opinion
Calories 250kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Protein 26.72g 24.98g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 19.64g Chuck steak
Cholesterol 79mg 87mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 16mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 325mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.073mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Zinc 4.85mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 213mg 193mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 71mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.1mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 28.8µg 27.5µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.066mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 4.663mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.373mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 8µg 6µg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 1.287g Beefsteak
Choline 101.8mg 79mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 8.66g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 0.81g Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.054mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.062mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 2.009mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 2.184mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.951mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 1.129mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.809mg Beefsteak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beefsteak Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
46%
Beefsteak
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.709g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.