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Chuck steak vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chuck steak and grapefruit

  • Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, grapefruit is richer in vitamin C.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% more.
  • Grapefruit has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of grapefruit is 25, while the glycemic index of chuck steak is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.7%
Contains more IronIron +2962.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +12300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +972.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +516.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2185.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +603.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +926%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3144.2%
Contains more FatsFats +13928.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +59.5%
Contains more OtherOther +131.3%

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% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47185%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2150%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Grapefruit
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 Grapefruit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 0.07mg 78%
Selenium 27.5µg 0.1µg 50%
Protein 24.98g 0.77g 48%
Saturated fat 8.66g 0.021g 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg 35%
Fats 19.64g 0.14g 30%
Iron 2.45mg 0.08mg 30%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.204mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.053mg 25%
Phosphorus 193mg 18mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 0.02g 24%
Choline 79mg 7.7mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.031mg 12%
Calories 277kcal 42kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.262mg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin A 7µg 58µg 6%
Potassium 325mg 135mg 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.032mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.036g 5%
Carbs 0g 10.66g 4%
Sodium 71mg 0mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.043mg 2%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Folate 6µg 13µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.06g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.13mg 0%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.022mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.008mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.639g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.