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Chuck steak vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chuck steak and Pound cake

  • Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Pound cake is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 111% more than Pound cake.
  • Chuck steak has 20 times more Zinc than Pound cake. Chuck steak has 8.68mg of Zinc, while Pound cake has 0.43mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 +65.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Potassium +118.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.2%
Contains more Zinc +1918.6%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Contains more Manganese +816.7%
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 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +65.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Potassium +118.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.2%
Contains more Zinc +1918.6%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Contains more Manganese +816.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +936.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +741.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +864%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +600%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +936.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +741.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +864%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +600%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +399.6%
Contains more Fats +40.7%
Contains more Water +113.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +856.3%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +399.6%
Contains more Fats +40.7%
Contains more Water +113.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +856.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +322.1%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +322.1%

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 Pound cake
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 0g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 24.98g 5g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 13.96g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 277kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 0g 33.36g Chuck steak
Fiber 0g 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 16mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 2.45mg 1.48mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 8mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 140mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 149mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 377mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 0.43mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.042mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.012mg 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 27.5µg 5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 5IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 1.615mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.485mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.036mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.36µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.041mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.204mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 0.397mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 0.198mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.117mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.239mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 0.249mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.117mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 66mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 1.287g 0.192g Pound cake
Saturated Fat 8.66g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 3.02g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.004g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Chuck steak
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.849g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.