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Chuck steak vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chuck steak and Chinook salmon

  • Chuck steak is richer in Zinc, and Iron, while Chinook salmon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily Zinc needs 74% more than Chinook salmon.
  • Chuck steak has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Chinook salmon. Chuck steak has 8.66g of Saturated Fat, while Chinook salmon has 3.214g.

Specific 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 Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +169.2%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +45.3%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +454.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +70.2%
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 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +45.3%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +454.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +70.2%

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 B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin A +1884%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.87
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 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin A +1884%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Equal in Protein - 25.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.6%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.6%

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 Chinook salmon
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 24.98g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 19.64g 13.38g Chuck steak
Calories 277kcal 231kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 2.45mg 0.91mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 193mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 325mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 71mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 8.68mg 0.56mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.053mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.012mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 27.5µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 25IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.044mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.154mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 6µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 2.87µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.099mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.009mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.184mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.709mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.129mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.809mg 0.757mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 85mg Chinook salmon
Trans Fat 1.287g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 8.66g 3.214g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 5.742g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 2.662g Chinook salmon
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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Chuck steak Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Chuck steak
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.446g)
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.
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.

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.