Chuck steak vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chuck steak and Chicken meat different?
- Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chuck steak is 114% higher.
- Chuck steak contains 4 times more Zinc than Chicken meat. While Chuck steak contains 8.68mg of Zinc, Chicken meat contains only 1.94mg.
- Chicken meat has less Saturated Fat.
Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
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Iron
+94.4%
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Potassium
+45.7%
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Sodium
-13.4%
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Zinc
+347.4%
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Copper
+16.7%
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Selenium
+15.1%
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Manganese
+66.7%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 182
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Iron
+94.4%
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Potassium
+45.7%
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Sodium
-13.4%
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Zinc
+347.4%
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Copper
+16.7%
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Selenium
+15.1%
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Manganese
+66.7%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 182
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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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+13.7%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+910%
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Vitamin A
+544%
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Vitamin E
+170%
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Vitamin B3
+82%
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Vitamin B5
+37%
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Vitamin K
+50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+13.7%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+910%
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Vitamin A
+544%
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Vitamin E
+170%
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Vitamin B3
+82%
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Vitamin B5
+37%
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Vitamin K
+50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+44.4%
Equal in Protein - 27.3
Equal in Water - 59.45
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
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0.16 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
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0 g
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Fats
+44.4%
Equal in Protein - 27.3
Equal in Water - 59.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+77.1%
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Saturated Fat
-56.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+266.7%
Saturated Fat:
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
Saturated Fat:
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.97 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+77.1%
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Saturated Fat
-56.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+266.7%
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 24.98g | 27.3g |
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Fats | 19.64g | 13.6g |
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Calories | 277kcal | 239kcal |
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Calcium | 16mg | 15mg |
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Iron | 2.45mg | 1.26mg |
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Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg |
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Phosphorus | 193mg | 182mg |
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Potassium | 325mg | 223mg |
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Sodium | 71mg | 82mg |
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Zinc | 8.68mg | 1.94mg |
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Copper | 0.077mg | 0.066mg |
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Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.02mg |
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Selenium | 27.5µg | 23.9µg |
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Vitamin A | 25IU | 161IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 48µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.27mg |
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Vitamin D | 5IU | 2IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.063mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.168mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 8.487mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 1.03mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.4mg |
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Folate | 6µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 0.3µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.305mg |
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Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.128mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 1.362mg |
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Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.986mg |
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Lysine | 2.184mg | 2.223mg |
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Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.726mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.061mg |
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Valine | 1.129mg | 1.325mg |
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Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.802mg |
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Cholesterol | 87mg | 88mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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Saturated Fat | 8.66g | 3.79g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.01g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.02g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 9.457g | 5.34g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 2.97g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

36%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%

38%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.87g)
Which food is cheaper?

Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 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.