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Chuck steak vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chuck steak and Potato

  • Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 126% 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 Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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 +202.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.6%
Contains more Zinc +2793.3%
Contains more Selenium +6775%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +1566.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +202.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.6%
Contains more Zinc +2793.3%
Contains more Selenium +6775%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +1566.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +496.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +496.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1118.5%
Contains more Fats +21722.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.5%
Contains more Other +600%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +1118.5%
Contains more Fats +21722.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.5%
Contains more Other +600%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +472750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1828.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +472750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1828.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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 Potato
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Potato Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.39g Potato
Protein 24.98g 2.05g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 0.09g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 17.49g Potato
Calories 277kcal 77kcal Chuck steak
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0g 0.82g Chuck steak
Fiber 0g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 16mg 12mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.45mg 0.81mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 193mg 57mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 71mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 8.68mg 0.3mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.012mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 27.5µg 0.4µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 2IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.01mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.032mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 1.061mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.295mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.298mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.021mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.067mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.066mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 0.098mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 0.107mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.032mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.081mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 0.103mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.035mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Potato
Trans Fat 1.287g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 8.66g 0.025g Potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 0.002g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.042g 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 Potato
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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.635g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.