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Chuck steak vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chuck steak and plantain raw?

  • Chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus, yet plantain raw is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% more.
  • The glycemic index of chuck steak is lower.

We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Plantains, raw 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.
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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more IronIron +308.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +6100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +467.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1733.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.081mg

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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +579.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +485.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%

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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1821.5%
Contains more FatsFats +5208.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
Contains more OtherOther +625%

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
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29453.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1073.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

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 Plantain raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Plantain raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 0.14mg 78%
Protein 24.98g 1.3g 47%
Selenium 27.5µg 1.5µg 47%
Saturated fat 8.66g 0.143g 39%
Fats 19.64g 0.37g 30%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.686mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 0.032g 24%
Iron 2.45mg 0.6mg 23%
Phosphorus 193mg 34mg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.4mg 20%
Choline 79mg 13.5mg 12%
Carbs 0g 31.89g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.054mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.26mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Calories 277kcal 122kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.299mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.069g 5%
Vitamin A 7µg 56µg 5%
Potassium 325mg 499mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 37mg 4%
Folate 6µg 22µg 4%
Sodium 71mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.052mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Calcium 16mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 15g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.081mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.14mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.064mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.517g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.