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Chuck steak vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chuck steak and pumpkin seeds

  • Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while pumpkin seeds have more fiber, copper, magnesium, manganese, and potassium.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 126% more than pumpkin seeds.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1090.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +243.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.8%
Contains more IronIron +35.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +796.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4033.3%

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 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1530.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +908.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1127.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2275%
~equal in Fats ~19.4g

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
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +991.9%

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 Pumpkin seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Fiber 0g 18.4g 74%
Copper 0.077mg 0.69mg 68%
Magnesium 22mg 262mg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 8.844g 54%
Selenium 27.5µg 50%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.286mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.037mg 26%
Saturated fat 8.66g 3.67g 23%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.496mg 21%
Carbs 0g 53.75g 18%
Potassium 325mg 919mg 17%
Zinc 8.68mg 10.3mg 15%
Choline 79mg 14%
Phosphorus 193mg 92mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.056mg 14%
Protein 24.98g 18.55g 13%
Iron 2.45mg 3.31mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.052mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 6.032g 9%
Calories 277kcal 446kcal 8%
Calcium 16mg 55mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.034mg 3%
Sodium 71mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Fats 19.64g 19.4g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 35.35g N/A
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.515mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 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 Pumpkin seeds
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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.