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Chuck steak vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chuck steak and chestnut

  • Chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, chestnut is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% higher.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than chestnut (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more IronIron +41.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3372%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120%
Contains more CopperCopper +513%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7016.7%

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%
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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +537.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1149%
Contains more FatsFats +1323.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +343.8%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1886.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Chestnut DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 0.25mg 77%
Selenium 27.5µg 50%
Protein 24.98g 2g 46%
Copper 0.077mg 0.472mg 44%
Saturated fat 8.66g 0.26g 38%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.854mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Fats 19.64g 1.38g 28%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.731mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 0.476g 22%
Choline 79mg 14%
Phosphorus 193mg 99mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.233mg 11%
Potassium 325mg 715mg 11%
Iron 2.45mg 1.73mg 9%
Carbs 0g 27.76g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.316mg 9%
Folate 6µg 38µg 8%
Magnesium 22mg 54mg 8%
Calories 277kcal 131kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.104mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.148mg 7%
Calcium 16mg 46mg 3%
Sodium 71mg 27mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.545g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 27.76g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.055mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 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 Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.4g)
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.

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.