Cheese sandwich vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and chuck steak
- Cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B2, while chuck steak has more vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 121% more than cheese sandwich.
- Cheese sandwich contains 90 times more manganese than chuck steak. While cheese sandwich contains 1.083mg of manganese, chuck steak contains only 0.012mg.
- The amount of sodium in chuck steak is lower.
- Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chuck steak is 0, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8925% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +897.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +442.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2425% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2275% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1625.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 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 | -52.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1031.6% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~9.457g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 3.03µg | 121% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 8.68mg | 71% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 0.81g | 56% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.012mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 71mg | 33% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 24.98g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 193mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 87mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.066mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 8.66g | 21% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 16mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 0g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.191mg | 18% |
| Folate | 64µg | 6µg | 15% |
| Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 277kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.373mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 4.663mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.077mg | 9% |
| Fats | 25g | 19.64g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 22mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 27.5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.752mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 2.45mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 9.457g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 306mg | 325mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 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
32%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 768mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.531g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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.