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Chuck steak vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chuck steak and molasses

  • Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, molasses have more manganese, magnesium, copper, potassium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chuck steak is 126% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Molasses.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +2893.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +522.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1181.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +350.5%
Contains more IronIron +92.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +532.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12650%

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%
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% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +9450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +401.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +494%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.804mg

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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +19540%
Contains more WaterWater +152.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1962.5%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29453.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1520%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Molasses
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Molasses DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 0.29mg 76%
Manganese 0.012mg 1.53mg 66%
Magnesium 22mg 242mg 52%
Protein 24.98g 0g 50%
Copper 0.077mg 0.487mg 46%
Saturated fat 8.66g 0.018g 39%
Potassium 325mg 1464mg 34%
Fats 19.64g 0.1g 30%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Iron 2.45mg 4.72mg 28%
Carbs 0g 74.73g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 0.032g 24%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.93mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.67mg 23%
Phosphorus 193mg 31mg 23%
Calcium 16mg 205mg 19%
Selenium 27.5µg 17.8µg 18%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.002mg 15%
Choline 79mg 13.3mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.05g 5%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.041mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Calories 277kcal 290kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.804mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 71mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 0g 74.72g 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 Molasses
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.642g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.