Beetroot vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beetroot and chuck steak
- Beetroot is richer in folate, while chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and iron.
- Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 126% more than beetroot.
- Beetroot has 18 times more folate than chuck steak. Beetroot has 109µg of folate, while chuck steak has 6µg.
- Beetroot is lower in saturated fat.
- Beetroot has a higher glycemic index (64) than chuck steak (0).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beets, 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 ManganeseManganese | +2641.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +206.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2380% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +382.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3828.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1716.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +377.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1296.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +385.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +456.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
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 | +58.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +575% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1451.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11452.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
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 | +29453.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1250% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.03µg | 126% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 8.68mg | 76% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 27.5µg | 49% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 24.98g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 8.66g | 39% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 19.64g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 4.663mg | 27% |
| Folate | 109µg | 6µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.373mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 9.457g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 193mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.45mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.012mg | 14% |
| Choline | 6mg | 79mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.752mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.191mg | 12% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 277kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.81g | 5% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 325mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 71mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.287g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 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 |
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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
12%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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