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Chuck steak vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chuck steak and chicken fingers

  • Chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and selenium; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 120% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 12 times more zinc than chicken fingers. While chuck steak has 8.68mg of zinc, chicken fingers have only 0.71mg.
  • Chicken fingers have less saturated fat.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than chicken fingers (46).

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 Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more IronIron +235.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1122.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1800%
~equal in Calcium ~17mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1793.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3070%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.179mg

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more FatsFats +40.8%
Contains more WaterWater +18.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1737.5%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +614%

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 Chicken fingers
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.16µg 120%
Zinc 8.68mg 0.71mg 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 5.783g 33%
Sodium 71mg 769mg 30%
Saturated fat 8.66g 2.493g 28%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 8.217mg 22%
Iron 2.45mg 0.73mg 22%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 3.17mg 20%
Selenium 27.5µg 17.5µg 18%
Phosphorus 193mg 282mg 13%
Cholesterol 87mg 48mg 13%
Protein 24.98g 19.22g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 4.83g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 1.244mg 10%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.228mg 9%
Fats 19.64g 13.95g 9%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Choline 79mg 43.7mg 6%
Carbs 0g 17.25g 6%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.426mg 4%
Folate 6µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.069mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 325mg 373mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.179mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 28mg 1%
Calories 277kcal 271kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 16.05g N/A
Vitamin D 5IU 7IU 0%
Calcium 16mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g 5.439g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Chicken fingers
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%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 698mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.167g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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