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Chuck steak vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chuck steak and fudge

  • Chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline, while fudge is higher in copper and manganese.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 123% more than fudge.
  • Chuck steak has 31 times more vitamin B6 than fudge. Chuck steak has 0.373mg of vitamin B6, while fudge has 0.012mg.
  • Fudge is lower in cholesterol.
  • Fudge has a higher glycemic index (49) than chuck steak (0).

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 Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Fudge
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.5%
Contains more IronIron +38.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +682%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1000%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3416.7%

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.
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%
Fudge
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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% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +437.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3008.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3266.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +690%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Fudge
2
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +945.2%
Contains more FatsFats +88.7%
Contains more WaterWater +462.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +493.8%

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
Fudge
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +221.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Fudge DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.09µg 123%
Zinc 8.68mg 1.11mg 69%
Selenium 27.5µg 2.5µg 45%
Protein 24.98g 2.39g 45%
Copper 0.077mg 0.329mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.176mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.012mg 28%
Carbs 0g 76.44g 25%
Cholesterol 87mg 14mg 24%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.422mg 18%
Phosphorus 193mg 71mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 2.943g 16%
Fats 19.64g 10.41g 14%
Choline 79mg 10mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.14mg 12%
Saturated fat 8.66g 6.448g 10%
Iron 2.45mg 1.77mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.085mg 8%
Calories 277kcal 411kcal 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Potassium 325mg 134mg 6%
Vitamin A 7µg 44µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.373g 3%
Magnesium 22mg 36mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.026mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 49mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Folate 6µg 4µg 1%
Sodium 71mg 45mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 73.12g N/A
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g 0.165g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.212g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.