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Chuck steak vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chuck steak and Spinach raw?

  • Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Spinach raw is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 401% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Spinach raw is lower.

We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Spinach, raw 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 Phosphorus +293.9%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +1537.7%
Contains more Selenium +2650%
Contains more Calcium +518.8%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Magnesium +259.1%
Contains more Potassium +71.7%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +7375%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 102% 57% 22% 50% 11% 15% 44% 117% 6%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.9%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +1537.7%
Contains more Selenium +2650%
Contains more Calcium +518.8%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Magnesium +259.1%
Contains more Potassium +71.7%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +7375%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1056.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +37408%
Contains more Vitamin E +1930%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +30081.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.189
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 563% 41% 0% 94% 20% 44% 14% 4% 45% 146% 0% 1208%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1056.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +37408%
Contains more Vitamin E +1930%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +30081.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.189

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +773.4%
Contains more Fats +4935.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +65.5%
Contains more Other +975%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Protein +773.4%
Contains more Fats +4935.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +65.5%
Contains more Other +975%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94470%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +390.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.165 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94470%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +390.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

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 Spinach raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Spinach raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.43g Spinach raw
Protein 24.98g 2.86g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 0.39g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 3.63g Spinach raw
Calories 277kcal 23kcal Chuck steak
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw
Sugar 0g 0.42g Chuck steak
Fiber 0g 2.2g Spinach raw
Calcium 16mg 99mg Spinach raw
Iron 2.45mg 2.71mg Spinach raw
Magnesium 22mg 79mg Spinach raw
Phosphorus 193mg 49mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 558mg Spinach raw
Sodium 71mg 79mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 0.53mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.13mg Spinach raw
Manganese 0.012mg 0.897mg Spinach raw
Selenium 27.5µg 1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 9377IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 469µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 0.1mg 2.03mg Spinach raw
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.078mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.189mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.724mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.065mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.195mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 194µg Spinach raw
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 482.9µg Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.039mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.122mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.147mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 0.223mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 0.174mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.053mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.129mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 0.161mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.064mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Spinach raw
Trans Fat 1.287g 0g Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 8.66g 0.063g Spinach raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 0.01g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.165g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Spinach raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Chuck steak
181%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.597g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.