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Chuck steak vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chuck steak and falafel different?

  • Chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while falafel is higher in manganese, folate, and copper.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 126% more than falafel.
  • Falafel has a higher glycemic index (33) than chuck steak (0).

Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Falafel, home-prepared types were 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.
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 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +478.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +272.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80%
Contains more IronIron +39.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5658.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~192mg

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 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +346.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%

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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.7%
Contains more WaterWater +59.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1418.8%
~equal in Fats ~17.8g

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
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +413.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.171g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Falafel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 1.5mg 65%
Selenium 27.5µg 1µg 48%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.691mg 30%
Saturated fat 8.66g 2.383g 29%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Protein 24.98g 13.31g 23%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 1.044mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.16g 22%
Folate 6µg 93µg 22%
Copper 0.077mg 0.258mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.125mg 19%
Choline 79mg 14%
Magnesium 22mg 82mg 14%
Iron 2.45mg 3.42mg 12%
Carbs 0g 31.84g 11%
Sodium 71mg 294mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.292mg 9%
Potassium 325mg 585mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.146mg 7%
Calcium 16mg 54mg 4%
Calories 277kcal 333kcal 3%
Fats 19.64g 17.8g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.166mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 10.171g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 31.84g N/A
Phosphorus 193mg 192mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.707mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.364mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 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 Falafel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Chuck steak
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.277g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.