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Chuck steak vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chuck steak and bulgur dry

  • Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium; however, bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Bulgur dry's daily need coverage for manganese is 132% more.
  • Bulgur dry contains less cholesterol.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47, while the glycemic index of chuck steak is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Bulgur, dry.

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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 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Contains more ZincZinc +349.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1095.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +645.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +335.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25300%
~equal in Iron ~2.46mg

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% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.114mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.342mg

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
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1376.7%
Contains more WaterWater +513.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +843.8%

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
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5366.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 0.012mg 3.048mg 132%
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 1.93mg 61%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Selenium 27.5µg 2.3µg 46%
Saturated fat 8.66g 0.232g 38%
Magnesium 22mg 164mg 34%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Copper 0.077mg 0.335mg 29%
Fats 19.64g 1.33g 28%
Carbs 0g 75.87g 25%
Protein 24.98g 12.29g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 0.173g 23%
Phosphorus 193mg 300mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.232mg 14%
Choline 79mg 28.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 1.045mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.115mg 6%
Folate 6µg 27µg 5%
Calories 277kcal 342kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 5.114mg 3%
Potassium 325mg 410mg 3%
Sodium 71mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.342mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 35mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.541g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 63.37g N/A
Iron 2.45mg 2.46mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.9µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.285mg 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 Bulgur dry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.428g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.