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Brown sugar vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brown sugar and chuck steak

  • Brown sugar contains less vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B2 than chuck steak.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chuck steak is 126% higher.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than chuck steak.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 +418.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +433.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.4%
Contains more IronIron +245.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +28833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4725%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2191.7%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +469.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +809.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +3334.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 +181.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20716.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4020.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 0.03mg 8.68mg 79%
Protein 0.12g 24.98g 50%
Selenium 1.2µg 27.5µg 48%
Saturated fat 0g 8.66g 39%
Carbs 98.09g 0g 33%
Fats 0g 19.64g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 4.663mg 28%
Phosphorus 4mg 193mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.373mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.457g 24%
Iron 0.71mg 2.45mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.191mg 15%
Choline 2.3mg 79mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.752mg 12%
Calcium 83mg 16mg 7%
Potassium 133mg 325mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.066mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.81g 5%
Calories 380kcal 277kcal 5%
Magnesium 9mg 22mg 3%
Copper 0.047mg 0.077mg 3%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.012mg 2%
Sodium 28mg 71mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Folate 1µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 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
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.