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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.

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.
Contains more Iron +41.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Zinc +3372%
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +120%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Copper +513%
Contains more Manganese +7016.7%
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 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Iron +41.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Zinc +3372%
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +120%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Copper +513%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +537.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.2%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
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 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +537.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.2%
Contains more Folate +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1149%
Contains more Fats +1323.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +343.8%
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 Protein +1149%
Contains more Fats +1323.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +343.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1886.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1886.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 24.98g 2g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 1.38g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 277kcal 131kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 46mg Chestnut
Iron 2.45mg 1.73mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 193mg 99mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 71mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 8.68mg 0.25mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.012mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 17IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.104mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.731mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.316mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.233mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 38µg Chestnut
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.022mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.071mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.079mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 0.118mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 0.118mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.047mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.084mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 0.112mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.055mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Chestnut
Trans Fat 1.287g Chestnut
Saturated Fat 8.66g 0.26g Chestnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 0.476g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.545g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
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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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Chestnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Chuck steak
22%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
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.