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Carrot vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Carrot and Chuck steak

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chuck steak is 126% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 119 times less Vitamin A RAE than Carrot. Carrot has 835µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chuck steak has 7µg.
  • Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Carrots, 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 Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Manganese +1091.7%
Contains more Iron +716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +451.4%
Contains more Zinc +3516.7%
Contains more Copper +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +27400%
Equal in Potassium - 325
Equal in Sodium - 71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Manganese +1091.7%
Contains more Iron +716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +451.4%
Contains more Zinc +3516.7%
Contains more Copper +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +27400%
Equal in Potassium - 325
Equal in Sodium - 71

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.
Carrot
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Contains more Vitamin A +66724%
Contains more Vitamin E +560%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +725%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 A +66724%
Contains more Vitamin E +560%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +725%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +59.9%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Protein +2586%
Contains more Fats +8083.3%
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +59.9%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Protein +2586%
Contains more Fats +8083.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +592.3%
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +592.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 0g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 0.24g 19.64g Chuck steak
Carbs 9.58g 0g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 0g Chuck steak
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 16mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 12mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 35mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 320mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 69mg 71mg Carrot
Zinc 0.24mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.045mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.143mg 0.012mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 16706IU 25IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 7µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.1mg Carrot
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.066mg
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 19µg 6µg Carrot
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 13.2µg 1.6µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.191mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.077mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 0.102mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 0.101mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.02mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.069mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.04mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Carrot
Trans Fat 0g 1.287g Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 8.66g Carrot
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.81g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot Chuck steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
98%
Carrot
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.623g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.

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