Chuck steak vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chuck steak and Chicken thigh?
- Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 113% more.
- Chuck steak has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken thigh. While Chuck steak has 8.66g of Saturated Fat, Chicken thigh has only 2.78g.
We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +211.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +818.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +543.8% |
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Water
~59.31g
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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +147.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 277kcal | 218kcal |
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| Protein | 24.98g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 19.64g | 10.3g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 2.45mg | 1.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 8.68mg | 2.79mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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| Choline | 79mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.66g | 2.78g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.457g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 2.43g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 2.009mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.184mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.129mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.874mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
55%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
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.