Chuck steak vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chuck steak and hamburgers
- Chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, while hamburgers are higher in vitamin B1, folate, and manganese.
- Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 66% more than hamburgers.
- Chuck steak has 3 times more zinc than hamburgers. Chuck steak has 8.68mg of zinc, while hamburgers have 2.87mg.
- Hamburgers are lower in cholesterol.
- Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) 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 Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +43.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +202.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +537.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1708.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +110.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +228.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +833.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 1.44µg | 66% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 2.87mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 50% | |
| Protein | 24.98g | 17.08g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 5.096g | 16% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 414mg | 15% |
| Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.217mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 47mg | 13% |
| Folate | 6µg | 56µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 5.495g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.217mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.31mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 102mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 136mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 24.1g | 8% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 14.36g | 8% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 2.88mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 5.365mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 226mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.38g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 277kcal | 295kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | 0.814g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.505mg | 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 |
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:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1018.8% |
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
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.2% |
