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Chuck steak vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chuck steak and gratin

  • The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus in chuck steak is higher than in gratin.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 126% more than gratin.
  • Chuck steak contains 13 times more zinc than gratin. While chuck steak contains 8.68mg of zinc, gratin contains only 0.69mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in gratin is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more IronIron +282.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1158%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +918.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +643.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1241.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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%
Gratin
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +369.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +814.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.064mg

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
Gratin
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +393.7%
Contains more FatsFats +158.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +34%
Contains more OtherOther +1200%

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
Gratin
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +340.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Gratin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 0.69mg 73%
Selenium 27.5µg 2.7µg 45%
Protein 24.98g 5.06g 40%
Iron 2.45mg 0.64mg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.993mg 23%
Cholesterol 87mg 23mg 21%
Fats 19.64g 7.59g 19%
Saturated fat 8.66g 4.733g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 2.149g 18%
Sodium 71mg 433mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.174mg 15%
Choline 79mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg 11%
Phosphorus 193mg 113mg 11%
Calcium 16mg 119mg 10%
Copper 0.077mg 0.16mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.387mg 7%
Calories 277kcal 132kcal 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.161mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.116mg 6%
Vitamin A 7µg 64µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.276g 4%
Carbs 0g 11.27g 4%
Potassium 325mg 396mg 2%
Folate 6µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.47g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 20mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.151mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.