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Chuck steak vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chuck steak and beef tenderloin different?

  • Chuck steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and selenium; however, beef tenderloin is richer in iron, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for chuck steak is 42% higher.
  • Chuck steak contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than beef tenderloin. While chuck steak contains 0.752mg of vitamin B5, beef tenderloin contains only 0.25mg.
  • Chuck steak has less saturated fat.

Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.1%
Contains more IronIron +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~331mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~203mg

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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more FatsFats +25.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1856.3%
~equal in Protein ~23.9g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.27g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Zinc 8.68mg 4.03mg 42%
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 2.46µg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.25mg 10%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 3mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.25mg 9%
Selenium 27.5µg 22.9µg 8%
Fats 19.64g 24.6g 8%
Iron 2.45mg 3.11mg 8%
Saturated fat 8.66g 9.72g 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.123mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.26mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 10.27g 2%
Choline 79mg 91mg 2%
Protein 24.98g 23.9g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.09mg 2%
Calories 277kcal 324kcal 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1g 1%
Cholesterol 87mg 85mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 71mg 57mg 1%
Phosphorus 193mg 203mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 6µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Magnesium 22mg 22mg 0%
Potassium 325mg 331mg 0%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.014mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.818mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 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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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
55%
Chuck steak
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.

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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.