Chuck steak vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chuck steak and Beef different?
- Chuck steak is higher than Beef in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need of Zinc 22% more than Beef.
Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled types were 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.
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Zinc
+37.6%
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Selenium
+27.9%
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Copper
+10.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.6
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
Equal in Potassium - 318
Equal in Sodium - 72
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
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Zinc
+37.6%
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Selenium
+27.9%
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Copper
+10.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.6
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
Equal in Potassium - 318
Equal in Sodium - 72
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
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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Vitamin A
+177.8%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+43.5%
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Vitamin B5
+14.3%
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Vitamin B12
+14.8%
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Vitamin K
+33.3%
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Vitamin E
+20%
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Vitamin B3
+15.3%
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Folate
+50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382
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Vitamin A
+177.8%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+43.5%
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Vitamin B5
+14.3%
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Vitamin B12
+14.8%
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Vitamin K
+33.3%
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Vitamin E
+20%
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Vitamin B3
+15.3%
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Folate
+50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+27.4%
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+325%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Water - 57.98
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
25.93 g
Fats:
15.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.98 g
Other:
0.68 g
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Fats
+27.4%
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+325%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Water - 57.98
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+41.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+67.4%
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Saturated Fat
-31.9%
Saturated Fat:
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
Saturated Fat:
5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.484 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+41.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+67.4%
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Saturated Fat
-31.9%
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 24.98g | 25.93g |
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Fats | 19.64g | 15.41g |
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Calories | 277kcal | 250kcal |
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Calcium | 16mg | 18mg |
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Iron | 2.45mg | 2.6mg |
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Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg |
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Phosphorus | 193mg | 198mg |
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Potassium | 325mg | 318mg |
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Sodium | 71mg | 72mg |
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Zinc | 8.68mg | 6.31mg |
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Copper | 0.077mg | 0.085mg |
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Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | |
Selenium | 27.5µg | 21.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 25IU | 9IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 3µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin D | 5IU | 2IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.046mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.176mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 5.378mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.658mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.382mg |
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Folate | 6µg | 9µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 2.64µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.094mg |
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Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.72mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0.822mg |
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Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.45mg |
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Lysine | 2.184mg | 1.54mg |
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Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.478mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.725mg |
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Valine | 1.129mg | 0.914mg |
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Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.604mg |
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Cholesterol | 87mg | 88mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.287g | 0.572g |
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Saturated Fat | 8.66g | 5.895g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.003g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.016g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 9.457g | 6.668g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.484g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | 0.044g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

52%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%

56%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.765g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.