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Chuck steak vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chuck steak and beer

  • The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5 in chuck steak is higher than in beer.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 125% more than beer.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chuck steak is 0, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

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 Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1103.7%
Contains more IronIron +12150%
Contains more CopperCopper +1440%
Contains more ZincZinc +86700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1278.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4483.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%

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%
Beer
0
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% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +664%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +809%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1734.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +710.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15050%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +682.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

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
Beer
3
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5330.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +66.5%
Contains more OtherOther +2418.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.02µg 125%
Zinc 8.68mg 0.01mg 79%
Selenium 27.5µg 0.6µg 49%
Protein 24.98g 0.46g 49%
Saturated fat 8.66g 0g 39%
Fats 19.64g 0g 30%
Iron 2.45mg 0.02mg 30%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.513mg 26%
Phosphorus 193mg 14mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.046mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 0g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.041mg 14%
Choline 79mg 10.1mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.025mg 13%
Calories 277kcal 43kcal 12%
Potassium 325mg 27mg 9%
Copper 0.077mg 0.005mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.005mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 6mg 4%
Sodium 71mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.55g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.55g N/A
Manganese 0.012mg 0.008mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g 0g N/A
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.