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Chuck steak vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chuck steak and spelt

  • Chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, while spelt is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Spelt covers your daily manganese needs 129% more than chuck steak.
  • Spelt is lower in cholesterol.
  • Spelt has a higher glycemic index (63) than chuck steak (0).

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 Spelt, uncooked.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +518.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.4%
Contains more IronIron +81.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +563.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24758.3%

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%
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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% 0% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +690%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +451.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +125%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Spelt
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15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.4%
Contains more FatsFats +708.2%
Contains more WaterWater +401.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1018.8%

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
Spelt
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2025.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.3%

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 Spelt
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Spelt DV% diff.
Manganese 0.012mg 2.983mg 129%
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 3.28mg 49%
Copper 0.077mg 0.511mg 48%
Fiber 0g 10.7g 43%
Saturated fat 8.66g 0.406g 38%
Phosphorus 193mg 401mg 30%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Selenium 27.5µg 11.7µg 29%
Magnesium 22mg 136mg 27%
Fats 19.64g 2.43g 26%
Iron 2.45mg 4.44mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.364mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 0.445g 23%
Carbs 0g 70.19g 23%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Protein 24.98g 14.57g 21%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 6.843mg 14%
Choline 79mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.23mg 11%
Folate 6µg 45µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 1.068mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.113mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.79mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.258g 3%
Calories 277kcal 338kcal 3%
Sodium 71mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.6µg 2%
Potassium 325mg 388mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.82g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.254g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.