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Chuck steak vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chuck steak and Spätzle

  • Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Spätzle is higher in Manganese.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 123% more than Spätzle.
  • Chuck steak has 21 times more Saturated Fat than Spätzle. Chuck steak has 8.66g of Saturated Fat, while Spätzle has 0.419g.

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 Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt.

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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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +308.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.9%
Contains more Potassium +755.3%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Zinc +1235.4%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%
Contains more Copper +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +2525%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
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 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +308.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.9%
Contains more Potassium +755.3%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Zinc +1235.4%
Contains more Selenium +15.1%
Contains more Copper +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +2525%
Equal in Magnesium - 21

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 A +19%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1065.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +710.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
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 2% 4% 0% 0% 8% 5% 8% 16% 11% 6% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1065.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +710.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Folate +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +450.2%
Contains more Fats +848.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Other +212.5%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +450.2%
Contains more Fats +848.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Other +212.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1527.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1527.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%

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 Spätzle
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 0g 23.96g Spätzle
Protein 24.98g 4.54g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 2.07g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 25.16g Spätzle
Calories 277kcal 138kcal Chuck steak
Sugar 0g 0.4g Chuck steak
Fiber 0g 1.2g Spätzle
Calcium 16mg 12mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.45mg 0.6mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 21mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 76mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 38mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 165mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 0.65mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.098mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.012mg 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 27.5µg 23.9µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 21IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 6µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.17mg Spätzle
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.03mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.02mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.4mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.263mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.046mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 7µg Spätzle
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.09µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.043mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.138mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.19mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 0.365mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 0.137mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.086mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.24mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 0.22mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.121mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 29mg Spätzle
Trans Fat 1.287g 0.029g Spätzle
Saturated Fat 8.66g 0.419g Spätzle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 0.581g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.552g 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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Chuck steak Spätzle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Chuck steak
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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. Spätzle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169762/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.