Chuck steak vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chuck steak and brisket?
- Chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat, yet brisket is richer in choline.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 38% higher.
- Brisket contains less saturated fat.
We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +410% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75% |
~equal in
Fats
~18.42g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~52.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.681 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.6% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 2.12µg | 38% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 6.69mg | 18% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 28.82g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.282mg | 7% |
| Choline | 79mg | 109.8mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 106mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 7.305g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.568mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 4.087mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 7.934g | 4% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 232mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 175mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 18.42g | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.681g | 1% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 289kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 27.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 48mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 2.43mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 1.253mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 2.192mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.879mg | 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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| 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.355g)
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)