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Broth vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broth and chuck steak

  • Broth is richer in vitamin B2 and calcium, while chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1035% more than chuck steak.
  • Broth has 12 times more calcium than chuck steak. Broth has 187mg of calcium, while chuck steak has 16mg.
  • Chuck steak is lower in sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than chuck steak (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1068.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1150%
Contains more IronIron +137.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +9544.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Potassium ~325mg
~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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +910%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 OtherOther +30637.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.9%
Contains more FatsFats +41.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2332.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 -60.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +453.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Chuck steak DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 71mg 1035%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 3.03µg 114%
Zinc 0.09mg 8.68mg 78%
Cholesterol 13mg 87mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.81g 24%
Saturated fat 3.43g 8.66g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.373mg 21%
Iron 1.03mg 2.45mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.191mg 18%
Protein 16.66g 24.98g 17%
Calcium 187mg 16mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 4.663mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 9.457g 10%
Copper 0mg 0.077mg 9%
Fats 13.88g 19.64g 9%
Magnesium 56mg 22mg 8%
Folate 32µg 6µg 7%
Choline 114.6mg 79mg 6%
Carbs 18.01g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.012mg 6%
Phosphorus 166mg 193mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.752mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Calories 267kcal 277kcal 1%
Selenium 28µg 27.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 0g N/A
Potassium 309mg 325mg 0%
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 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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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 23804mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.