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Chuck steak vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chuck steak and Cheddar Cheese different?

  • Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chuck steak is 80% higher.
  • Chuck steak contains 79 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheddar Cheese. While Chuck steak contains 4.663mg of Vitamin B3, Cheddar Cheese contains only 0.059mg.
  • Chuck steak has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Cheese, cheddar are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +1650%
Contains more Potassium +327.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Calcium +4337.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.8%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Equal in Selenium - 28.5
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +1650%
Contains more Potassium +327.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +138.5%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Calcium +4337.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.8%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Equal in Selenium - 28.5

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 B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7803.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4868%
Contains more Vitamin E +610%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7803.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4868%
Contains more Vitamin E +610%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +49.2%
Contains more Fats +69.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2218.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +49.2%
Contains more Fats +69.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2218.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246

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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
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 Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 24.98g 22.87g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 0g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 277kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0g 0.48g Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 2.45mg 0.14mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 193mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 325mg 76mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 653mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 3.64mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.03mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.012mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 27.5µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 25IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 5IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.029mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.059mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.41mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.066mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 1.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.099mg 1.044mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 2.009mg 1.939mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 1.025mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.547mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.129mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.809mg 0.547mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 99mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g 0.917g Cheddar Cheese
Saturated Fat 8.66g 18.867g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 9.246g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Cheddar Cheese
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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Chuck steak Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
56%
Chuck steak
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.207g)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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