Chuck steak vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chuck steak and cheeseburgers different?
- Chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chuck steak is 95% higher.
- Chuck steak contains 3 times more zinc than cheeseburgers. While chuck steak contains 8.68mg of zinc, cheeseburgers contain only 2.49mg.
- Cheeseburgers have less cholesterol.
- Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than cheeseburgers (66).
Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 PotassiumPotassium | +65.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +248.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +643.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2533.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +298.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +173.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +343.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +162.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1066.7% |
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:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1218.8% |
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
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +74.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 0.76µg | 95% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 2.49mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.293mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 515mg | 19% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 16.51g | 17% |
| Folate | 6µg | 70µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 43mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 19.6µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.363mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.316mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.228mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 5.413g | 10% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 119mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 6.473g | 10% |
| Carbs | 0g | 28.03g | 9% |
| Choline | 79mg | 28.9mg | 9% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 14.72g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.658g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 161mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 196mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.545mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 2.71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 5.217mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Calories | 277kcal | 308kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 4.2µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | 1.322g | 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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.187g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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