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Chuck steak vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chuck steak and Jícama raw

  • Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Jícama raw has more Vitamin C.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 126% more than Jícama raw.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Yambean (jicama), raw.

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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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +308.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +972.2%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +5325%
Contains more Copper +60.4%
Contains more Selenium +3828.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +400%
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 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +308.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +972.2%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +5325%
Contains more Copper +60.4%
Contains more Selenium +3828.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +400%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +558.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2231.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +457%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
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 2% 10% 0% 68% 5% 7% 4% 9% 10% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +558.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2231.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +457%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3369.4%
Contains more Fats +21722.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +63.1%
Contains more Other +87.5%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +3369.4%
Contains more Fats +21722.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +63.1%
Contains more Other +87.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189040%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1783.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189040%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1783.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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 Jícama raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.92g Jícama raw
Protein 24.98g 0.72g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 0.09g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 8.82g Jícama raw
Calories 277kcal 38kcal Chuck steak
Sugar 0g 1.8g Chuck steak
Fiber 0g 4.9g Jícama raw
Calcium 16mg 12mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.45mg 0.6mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 12mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 18mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 150mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 8.68mg 0.16mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.048mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.012mg 0.06mg Jícama raw
Selenium 27.5µg 0.7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 21IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.46mg Jícama raw
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.02mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.029mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.2mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.135mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.042mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 12µg Jícama raw
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.018mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.016mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 0.025mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 0.026mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.007mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.017mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 0.022mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.019mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Jícama raw
Trans Fat 1.287g 0g Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 8.66g 0.021g Jícama raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 0.005g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.043g Chuck steak
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Jícama raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.639g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.