Chuck steak vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chuck steak and béchamel sauce
- Béchamel sauce has less vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline.
- Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 114% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce contains 21 times less zinc than chuck steak. Chuck steak contains 8.68mg of zinc, while béchamel sauce contains 0.42mg.
- Béchamel sauce has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.
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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 | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1066.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +492.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1966.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +687.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1686.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +809.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +910% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +460.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +942.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
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:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +562.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +191.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +800% |
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
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +254.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 0.3µg | 114% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 0.42mg | 75% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 3.3µg | 44% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 3.77g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 2.152g | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 0.261mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 0.21mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 8mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.041mg | 26% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 6.73g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 2.67g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 101mg | 13% |
| Choline | 79mg | 14.1mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 126mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 328mg | 11% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 105kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.339mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.013mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 73µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.586g | 5% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 163mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.4g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.184mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.089mg | 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 |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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