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Chuck steak vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chuck steak and hot dogs

  • Chuck steak is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, while hot dogs are higher in calcium.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily zinc needs 68% more than hot dogs.
  • Chuck steak has 2 times more vitamin B5 than hot dogs. Chuck steak has 0.752mg of vitamin B5, while hot dogs have 0.31mg.
  • Chuck steak is lower in sodium.
  • Hot dogs have a higher glycemic index (28) 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 Frankfurter, meat.

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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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.8%
Contains more IronIron +124.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +623.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +518.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +275%
~equal in Phosphorus ~206mg

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.5%
Contains more FatsFats +31.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2087.5%
~equal in Water ~56.31g

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +443.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Hot dog DV% diff.
Zinc 8.68mg 1.2mg 68%
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 1.57µg 61%
Sodium 71mg 1090mg 44%
Protein 24.98g 10.26g 29%
Selenium 27.5µg 12.5µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.404g 24%
Iron 2.45mg 1.09mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.166mg 16%
Choline 79mg 14%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 2.665mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.31mg 9%
Fats 19.64g 25.76g 9%
Calcium 16mg 99mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.121mg 5%
Potassium 325mg 152mg 5%
Saturated fat 8.66g 7.666g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 11.386g 5%
Cholesterol 87mg 77mg 3%
Phosphorus 193mg 206mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 15mg 2%
Copper 0.077mg 0.097mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Calories 277kcal 290kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.055mg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.045mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Carbs 0g 4.17g 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.17g N/A
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.331mg 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 Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.994g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1019mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.