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Chuck steak vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chuck steak and horned melon

  • Chuck steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, and potassium; however, horned melon is richer in vitamin C.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for zinc is 75% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 13 times more vitamin B2 than horned melon. While chuck steak has 0.191mg of vitamin B2, horned melon has only 0.015mg.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than horned melon (48).

The 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 Horned melon (Kiwano).

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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 29% 3.9% 11% 42% 6.7% 13% 16% 0.26% 5.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.2%
Contains more IronIron +116.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +285%
Contains more ZincZinc +1708.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +421.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225%

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 18% 2.3% 0% 0% 6.3% 3.5% 11% 11% 15% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +725.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +492.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~7µg

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
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1303.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1458.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +61.1%
Contains more OtherOther +168.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Horned melon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 0.48mg 75%
Selenium 27.5µg 50%
Protein 24.98g 1.78g 46%
Saturated fat 8.66g 39%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Fats 19.64g 1.26g 28%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.565mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.063mg 24%
Phosphorus 193mg 37mg 22%
Iron 2.45mg 1.13mg 17%
Choline 79mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.015mg 14%
Calories 277kcal 44kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.183mg 11%
Copper 0.077mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Potassium 325mg 123mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 5%
Magnesium 22mg 40mg 4%
Sodium 71mg 2mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.025mg 3%
Carbs 0g 7.56g 3%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.039mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.56g N/A
Calcium 16mg 13mg 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 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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Chuck steak Horned melon
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
5%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horned melon
Horned melon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/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.