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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.
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%
Jerky
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.7%
Contains more IronIron +121.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +825%
~equal in Zinc ~8.11mg

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%
Jerky
Jerky
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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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +361.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +390%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Jerky
Jerky
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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 WaterWater +136.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.9%
Contains more FatsFats +30.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +4175%

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
Jerky
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 71mg 2081mg 87%
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.99µg 85%
Iron 2.45mg 5.42mg 37%
Folate 6µg 134µg 32%
Selenium 27.5µg 10.7µg 31%
Phosphorus 193mg 407mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 1.732mg 18%
Copper 0.077mg 0.227mg 17%
Protein 24.98g 33.2g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.179mg 15%
Cholesterol 87mg 48mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.163mg 12%
Saturated fat 8.66g 10.85g 10%
Fats 19.64g 25.6g 9%
Potassium 325mg 597mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.154mg 7%
Calories 277kcal 410kcal 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Magnesium 22mg 51mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 11.305g 5%
Zinc 8.68mg 8.11mg 5%
Choline 79mg 109.1mg 5%
Carbs 0g 11g 4%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.111mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.142mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.49mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.011g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 16mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0g 9g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g 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 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 Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
55%
Chuck steak
35%
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.