Chuck steak vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chuck steak and saffron?
- Chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, yet saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1235% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in saffron is lower.
- The glycemic index of chuck steak is lower.
We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Spices, saffron types in this article.
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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 ZincZinc | +696.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +391.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +593.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +430.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +353.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +326% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +236633.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +219.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1450% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 28.408mg | 1235% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 0µg | 126% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 11.1mg | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 1.09mg | 69% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 264mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 1.01mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 1724mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 5.6µg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 1.586g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.328mg | 28% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 11.43g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 0.429g | 23% |
| Carbs | 0g | 65.37g | 22% |
| Folate | 6µg | 93µg | 22% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 5.85g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 1.46mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 15% | |
| Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 111mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 252mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 2.067g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.267mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 148mg | 3% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 310kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | 0g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.006g | 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:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +235.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +364% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3306.3% |
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
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2104.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155.2% |
