Chuck steak vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chuck steak and chicken breast
- Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2, while chicken breast has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 111% more than chicken breast.
- Chuck steak contains 8 times more zinc than chicken breast. While chuck steak contains 8.68mg of zinc, chicken breast contains only 1.08mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chicken breast is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 | +17.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +703.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +718.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +217% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.4% |
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:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +317% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +606.3% |
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Water
~60.21g
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
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +449.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.1% |
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 | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 0.37µg | 111% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 1.08mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 14.782mg | 63% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 1.29g | 34% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 4.71g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.64mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 1.72g | 19% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 33.44g | 17% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 1.14mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 246mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 1.04mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.125mg | 5% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 187kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Choline | 79mg | 95.9mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.07g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 26.2µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 91mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 276mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.51g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 79mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.412mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 1.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 2.836mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.328mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.02g | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.