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Chuck steak vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chuck steak and Brisket raw

  • The amount of Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat in Chuck steak is higher than in Brisket raw.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need of Zinc 40% more than Brisket raw.
  • Chuck steak contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Brisket raw. While Chuck steak contains 8.66g of Saturated Fat, Brisket raw contains only 2.59g.

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 Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw.

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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 Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +101.4%
Contains more Selenium +67.7%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Potassium - 330
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 72% 17% 87% 30% 11% 118% 27% 2% 90%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +101.4%
Contains more Selenium +67.7%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Potassium - 330
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 25% 40% 74% 21% 97% 6% 304% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Fats +166.5%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +912.5%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Fats +166.5%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +912.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
41% 55% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%

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 Brisket raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
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

Nutrient Chuck steak Brisket raw Opinion
Protein 24.98g 20.72g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 7.37g Chuck steak
Calories 277kcal 155kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 5mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.45mg 1.92mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Brisket raw
Phosphorus 193mg 201mg Brisket raw
Potassium 325mg 330mg Brisket raw
Sodium 71mg 79mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 4.31mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg Brisket raw
Manganese 0.012mg 0.014mg Brisket raw
Selenium 27.5µg 16.4µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.32mg Brisket raw
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.1mg Brisket raw
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.17mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 3.94mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.35mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.42mg Brisket raw
Folate 6µg 7µg Brisket raw
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 2.43µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.232mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.905mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.931mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 1.637mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 1.724mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.53mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 1.008mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 62mg Brisket raw
Trans Fat 1.287g Brisket raw
Saturated Fat 8.66g 2.59g Brisket raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 3.46g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.23g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Brisket raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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%
Chuck steak
48%
Brisket raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
45%
Brisket raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.07g)
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.

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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.