Chuck steak vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chuck steak and clam different?
- Chuck steak is higher in zinc and vitamin B6; however, clam is richer in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, manganese, vitamin C, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 3994% higher.
- Chuck steak contains 46 times more saturated fat than clam. While chuck steak contains 8.66g of saturated fat, clam contains only 0.188g.
- Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than clam (27).
Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +217.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +475% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +793.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +132.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +239.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3163.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +383.3% |
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:
25.55 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
63.64 g
Other:
3.73 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +907.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2231.3% |
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Protein
~25.55g
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
0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5398.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 98.89µg | 3994% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.688mg | 68% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 64µg | 66% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 2.73mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 1202mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 1mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 0.188g | 39% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 1.95g | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 22.1mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 0.172g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 338mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.11mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.426mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 171µg | 18% |
| Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 325mg | 628mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 3.354mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 67mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Folate | 6µg | 29µg | 6% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 148kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 2.81mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.552g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.68mg | 1% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 25.55g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.138g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.104g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | N/A |
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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%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.472g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1131mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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