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Chuck steak vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chuck steak and American cheese

  • Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • American cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 103% more than Chuck steak.
  • Chuck steak contains 61 times more Vitamin B3 than American cheese. While Chuck steak contains 4.663mg of Vitamin B3, American cheese contains only 0.076mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chuck steak is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Chuck steak
Chuck steak
6
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Iron +288.9%
Contains more Potassium +146.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +248.6%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%
Contains more Calcium +6431.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.1%
Contains more Manganese +241.7%
Chuck steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +288.9%
Contains more Potassium +146.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +248.6%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%
Contains more Calcium +6431.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.1%
Contains more Manganese +241.7%

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.
Chuck steak
Chuck steak
5
:
6
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6035.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +590.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102%
Contains more Vitamin A +3680%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.5%
Chuck steak
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%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6035.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +590.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102%
Contains more Vitamin A +3680%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chuck steak
Chuck steak
2
:
3
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Water +39.4%
Contains more Fats +61.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +4131.3%
Chuck steak
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Water +39.4%
Contains more Fats +61.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +4131.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chuck steak
Chuck steak
2
:
1
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.8%
Chuck steak
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.7g American cheese
Protein 24.98g 18.13g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 0g 3.7g American cheese
Calories 277kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 0g 2.26g Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 2.45mg 0.63mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 193mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 325mg 132mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 1671mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 2.49mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.046mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.012mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 27.5µg 20.2µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 5IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.015mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.076mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.403mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.054mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 8µg American cheese
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 1.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.232mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.772mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.938mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 1.716mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 1.516mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.475mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.939mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.809mg 0.546mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 100mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g 1.144g American cheese
Saturated Fat 8.66g 18.057g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 8.236g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak American cheese
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
56%
Chuck steak
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1600mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.