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Chuck steak vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chuck steak and candy bar?

  • Chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11741% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in candy bar is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chuck steak is lower.

We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Candies, peanut bar types in this article.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +152.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +485.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +905.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10258.3%

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40918.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.2%
Contains more WaterWater +3351.3%
Contains more FatsFats +71.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1025%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1214.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 153mg 11741%
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Copper 0.077mg 0.774mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 10.65g 66%
Manganese 0.012mg 1.243mg 54%
Zinc 8.68mg 3.94mg 43%
Selenium 27.5µg 4.7µg 41%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 4.1mg 27%
Fats 19.64g 33.7g 22%
Magnesium 22mg 110mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 7.922mg 20%
Protein 24.98g 15.5g 19%
Iron 2.45mg 0.97mg 19%
Saturated fat 8.66g 4.678g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 16.721g 18%
Folate 6µg 75µg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Phosphorus 193mg 308mg 16%
Carbs 0g 47.4g 16%
Calories 277kcal 522kcal 12%
Choline 79mg 29.4mg 9%
Calcium 16mg 78mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.14mg 4%
Sodium 71mg 156mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.83mg 2%
Potassium 325mg 407mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0g 42.22g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.385mg 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 Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.982g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.