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Chuck steak vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chuck steak and Jerky

  • Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Jerky is richer in Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 87% more.
  • Chuck steak contains 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Jerky. Chuck steak contains 3.03µg of Vitamin B12, while Jerky contains 0.99µg.
  • Jerky contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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 less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Selenium +157%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +121.2%
Contains more Magnesium +131.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.9%
Contains more Potassium +83.7%
Contains more Copper +194.8%
Contains more Manganese +825%
Equal in Zinc - 8.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Selenium +157%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +121.2%
Contains more Magnesium +131.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.9%
Contains more Potassium +83.7%
Contains more Copper +194.8%
Contains more Manganese +825%
Equal in Zinc - 8.11

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.
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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +390%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +390%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +136.4%
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Fats +30.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +4175%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Water +136.4%
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Fats +30.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +4175%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.8%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.8%

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 Jerky
Rich in minerals ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 24.98g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 19.64g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 0g 11g Jerky
Calories 277kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 0g 9g Chuck steak
Fiber 0g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 16mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 2.45mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 22mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 193mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 325mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 71mg 2081mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 8.11mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.012mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 27.5µg 10.7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 5IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.142mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 1.732mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.163mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.179mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.99µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 48mg Jerky
Trans Fat 1.287g Jerky
Saturated Fat 8.66g 10.85g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.011g Jerky
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
56%
Chuck steak
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 2010mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.