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Chuck steak vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chuck steak and basil

  • Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 344% higher.
  • Basil is lower in cholesterol.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than chuck steak.

Food types used in this article are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Basil, fresh.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +971.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9066.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1006.3%
Contains more IronIron +29.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9466.7%
~equal in Potassium ~295mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +417%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +259.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +593%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3671.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25825%
Contains more FolateFolate +1033.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +693%
Contains more FatsFats +2968.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +837.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10646.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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 Basil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.6µg 414.8µg 344%
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 0.81mg 72%
Manganese 0.012mg 1.148mg 49%
Selenium 27.5µg 0.3µg 49%
Protein 24.98g 3.15g 44%
Saturated fat 8.66g 0.041g 39%
Copper 0.077mg 0.385mg 34%
Fats 19.64g 0.64g 29%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin A 7µg 264µg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.902mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 0.088g 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Phosphorus 193mg 56mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.155mg 17%
Folate 6µg 68µg 16%
Calcium 16mg 177mg 16%
Calories 277kcal 23kcal 13%
Choline 79mg 11.4mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.209mg 11%
Magnesium 22mg 64mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.076mg 9%
Iron 2.45mg 3.17mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.8mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.389g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.034mg 3%
Sodium 71mg 4mg 3%
Potassium 325mg 295mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 0g 2.65g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
55%
Chuck steak
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.619g)
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.