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Chuck steak vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chuck steak and Sugar

  • Sugar has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 126% more than Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Sugars, granulated.

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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 +1500%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +16150%
Contains more Zinc +86700%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +4483.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +16150%
Contains more Zinc +86700%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +4483.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%

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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Sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +905.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +905.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +276000%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +276000%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 24.98g 0g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 0g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 277kcal 387kcal Sugar
Sugar 0g 99.8g Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 1mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.45mg 0.05mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 0mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 0mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 2mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 8.68mg 0.01mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.007mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.012mg 0.004mg Chuck steak
Selenium 27.5µg 0.6µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.019mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Sugar
Trans Fat 1.287g Sugar
Saturated Fat 8.66g 0g Sugar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 0g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g 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 Sugar
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
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.