Chuck steak vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chuck steak and roast beef
- Chuck steak has more zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, and choline, while roast beef has more potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need for zinc, 50% more than roast beef.
- Chuck steak contains 7 times more saturated fat than roast beef. While chuck steak contains 8.66g of saturated fat, roast beef contains only 1.318g.
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 Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.
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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 | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +171.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +390% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
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:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +432.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1981.3% |
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
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +521.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 8.68mg | 3.2mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 2.04µg | 41% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 853mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 1.318g | 33% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 3.69g | 25% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 14.7µg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 1.521g | 20% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 18.62g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 51mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 647mg | 9% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 115kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 242mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.46mg | 7% |
| Choline | 79mg | 43.9mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 5.581mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 2.05mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.27g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.566mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | 0.148g | 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 | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | 0.14g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.342g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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