Chuck steak vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chuck steak and leek?
- Chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet leek is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and manganese.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% higher.
- Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index than leek.
We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +80.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +451.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2650% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +268.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3908.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +536.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1065.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +437.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +731.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1085.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +820% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2837.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 0µg | 126% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 0.12mg | 78% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 1µg | 48% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 1.5g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 0.04g | 39% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 47µg | 38% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 0.3g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 0.4mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 0.004g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 35mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.481mg | 20% |
| Folate | 6µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Choline | 79mg | 9.5mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.14mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.03mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.233mg | 11% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 61kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 83µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.92mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 14.15g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.166g | 4% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 2.1mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 180mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.025mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1565.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6446.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +556.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +236325% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +388% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
