Mozzarella vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mozzarella and chuck steak?
- Mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 88% more.
- Mozzarella has 46 times more calcium than chuck steak. While mozzarella has 731mg of calcium, chuck steak has only 16mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chuck steak is lower.
- The glycemic index of chuck steak is lower.
We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4468.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +171.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +242.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +880% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +185.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +177.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +1857.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3785.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +366.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +229.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +329.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 3.03µg | 88% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 16mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 8.68mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 193mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 4.663mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 2.45mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.373mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 27.5µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 7µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 9.457g | 12% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 79mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.191mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 87mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 8.66g | 10% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 325mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 24.98g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 19.64g | 4% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 0.81g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 277kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 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 OtherOther | +1400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 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 | -20.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.1% |
