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Chuck steak vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chuck steak and cashew?

  • Chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc, yet cashew is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin K.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 235% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cashew 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 Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1227.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.1%
Contains more IronIron +172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2750.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13691.7%

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%
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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 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +339.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2031.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +316.7%

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
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18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.1%
Contains more WaterWater +961.9%
Contains more FatsFats +123.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1487.5%

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
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +151.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +868.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Cashew DV% diff.
Copper 0.077mg 2.195mg 235%
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Manganese 0.012mg 1.655mg 71%
Magnesium 22mg 292mg 64%
Phosphorus 193mg 593mg 57%
Iron 2.45mg 6.68mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 7.845g 47%
Fats 19.64g 43.85g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 23.797g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.423mg 30%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 34.1µg 27%
Zinc 8.68mg 5.78mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 1.062mg 23%
Choline 79mg 14%
Protein 24.98g 18.22g 14%
Selenium 27.5µg 19.9µg 14%
Calories 277kcal 553kcal 14%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.058mg 10%
Potassium 325mg 660mg 10%
Carbs 0g 30.19g 10%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.9mg 5%
Folate 6µg 25µg 5%
Saturated fat 8.66g 7.783g 4%
Sodium 71mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.417mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.864mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 26.89g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.91g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 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 0g 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 Cashew
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
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.877g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew 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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.