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Chuck steak vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chuck steak and cayenne pepper

  • Chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin K.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% higher.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than cayenne pepper (32).

The 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 Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +590.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +519.7%
Contains more IronIron +218.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +384.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16566.7%

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.
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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29628.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29730%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +397%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +381.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +556.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4918.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1666.7%

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108%
Contains more FatsFats +13.7%
Contains more WaterWater +586%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3675%

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +243.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +933.3%

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 Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 7µg 2081µg 230%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 29.83mg 198%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 2.45mg 160%
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Manganese 0.012mg 2mg 86%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Iron 2.45mg 7.8mg 67%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 80.3µg 66%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.919mg 56%
Zinc 8.68mg 2.48mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 8.37g 50%
Potassium 325mg 2014mg 50%
Selenium 27.5µg 8.8µg 34%
Copper 0.077mg 0.373mg 33%
Magnesium 22mg 152mg 31%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Protein 24.98g 12.01g 26%
Saturated fat 8.66g 3.26g 25%
Folate 6µg 106µg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 8.701mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.328mg 22%
Carbs 0g 56.63g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 2.75g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 15%
Phosphorus 193mg 293mg 14%
Calcium 16mg 148mg 13%
Choline 79mg 51.5mg 5%
Fats 19.64g 17.27g 4%
Calories 277kcal 318kcal 2%
Sodium 71mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g 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 0g 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 Cayenne pepper
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.