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Chuck steak vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chuck steak and Meatball

  • Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Meatball is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 73% more.

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 Meatballs, meatless.

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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 Iron +13.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +80.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +382.2%
Contains more Selenium +3337.5%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.2%
Contains more Copper +816.9%
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 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Iron +13.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +80.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Zinc +382.2%
Contains more Selenium +3337.5%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.2%
Contains more Copper +816.9%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1630%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1321.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Folate +1200%
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% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1630%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1321.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Folate +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2400%
Equal in Water - 58
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2400%
Equal in Water - 58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +476%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +476%

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 Meatball
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.4g Meatball
Protein 24.98g 21g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 9g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 8g Meatball
Calories 277kcal 197kcal Chuck steak
Sugar 0g 1.25g Chuck steak
Fiber 0g 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 16mg 25mg Meatball
Iron 2.45mg 2.16mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 325mg 180mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 550mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 1.8mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.706mg Meatball
Manganese 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 27.5µg 0.8µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.213mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 2.5mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.5mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.2mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 1.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chuck steak
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 0mg Meatball
Trans Fat 1.287g 0g Meatball
Saturated Fat 8.66g 1.425g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 2.188g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.666g Meatball
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 Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.