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Chicken soup vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken soup and Steak different?

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Chicken soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steak is 92% higher.
  • Chicken soup has less Cholesterol.

Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties used 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 Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +503.7%
Contains more Potassium +165.7%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Zinc +4428.6%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +1345.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +503.7%
Contains more Potassium +165.7%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Zinc +4428.6%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +1345.5%

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.
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Steak
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +719.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +719.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +65.8%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Protein +886.1%
Contains more Fats +1485%
Equal in Other - 0.54
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +65.8%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Protein +886.1%
Contains more Fats +1485%
Equal in Other - 0.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1475.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +320.7%
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1475.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +320.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Steak Opinion
Net carbs 3.53g 0g Chicken soup
Protein 2.52g 24.85g Steak
Fats 1.2g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 3.53g 0g Chicken soup
Calories 36kcal 271kcal Steak
Sugar 1.58g 0g Steak
Calcium 3mg 12mg Steak
Iron 0.21mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 4mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 27mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 105mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 143mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 0.14mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.054mg 0.085mg Steak
Selenium 2.2µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 3IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.03mg Chicken soup
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 5µg 6µg Steak
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 3mg 78mg Chicken soup
Saturated Fat 0.321g 8.443g Chicken soup
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.582g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup 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
6%
Chicken soup
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/nutrients
  2. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.