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Chuck steak vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chuck steak and gingerbread?

  • Chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet gingerbread is richer in manganese and copper.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 124% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 22 times more zinc than gingerbread. Chuck steak has 8.68mg of zinc, while gingerbread has 0.39mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less cholesterol.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more ZincZinc +2125.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +257.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +343.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.1%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5591.7%

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%
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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4950%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +540.5%
Contains more FatsFats +19.8%
Contains more WaterWater +97.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1462.5%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +420.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.06µg 124%
Zinc 8.68mg 0.39mg 75%
Protein 24.98g 3.9g 42%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.683mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.216g 23%
Saturated fat 8.66g 4.122g 21%
Phosphorus 193mg 54mg 20%
Selenium 27.5µg 16.3µg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 1.738mg 18%
Cholesterol 87mg 32mg 18%
Carbs 0g 49.2g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.19mg 14%
Choline 79mg 14%
Copper 0.077mg 0.195mg 13%
Sodium 71mg 327mg 11%
Magnesium 22mg 70mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.19mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.375mg 8%
Folate 6µg 33µg 7%
Calcium 16mg 71mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 7.124g 6%
Fats 19.64g 16.4g 5%
Iron 2.45mg 2.88mg 5%
Calories 277kcal 356kcal 4%
Potassium 325mg 439mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.162mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 49.2g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g 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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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Gingerbread
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%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.538g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.