Chuck steak vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chuck steak and Ground chicken
- Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Iron, while Ground chicken has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 105% more than Ground chicken.
- Chuck steak contains 5 times more Zinc than Ground chicken. While Chuck steak contains 8.68mg of Zinc, Ground chicken contains only 1.92mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground chicken 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 Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +352.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +494.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +450% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.28g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +93.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 277kcal | 189kcal |
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| Protein | 24.98g | 23.28g |
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| Fats | 19.64g | 10.92g |
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 107mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 677mg |
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| Iron | 2.45mg | 0.93mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.062mg |
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| Zinc | 8.68mg | 1.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 234mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 75mg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 14.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 7.107mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.538mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 0.51µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g | 0.087g |
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| Choline | 79mg | 59mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.66g | 3.11g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.457g | 4.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 2.08g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.196mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.97mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 1.06mg |
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| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.816mg |
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| Lysine | 2.184mg | 2.014mg |
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| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.596mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.912mg |
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| Valine | 1.129mg | 1.102mg |
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| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.706mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.031g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | 0.081g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.016g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | 1.787g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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