Chuck steak vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chuck steak and potatoes
- Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin C.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% more.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of chuck steak is 0.
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 CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +202.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2793.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +238.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6775% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1566.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +496.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +339.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +552.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 0µg | 126% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 0.3mg | 76% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 0.4µg | 49% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 2.05g | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 0.025g | 39% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 0.09g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 0.002g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 1.061mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 0.81mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 57mg | 19% |
| Choline | 79mg | 12.1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.032mg | 12% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 77kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.295mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 17.49g | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.298mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.042g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 425mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1118.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21722.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +600% |
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +472750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1828.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |