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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.
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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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.
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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
48% 40% 12%
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.
Chuck steak Cheeseburger
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Cheeseburger DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.187g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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