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Chuck steak vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chuck steak and taffy (candy)

  • Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 than taffy (candy).
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% more.
  • Taffy (candy) contains less cholesterol.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of chuck steak is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10733.3%
Contains more IronIron +24400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3828.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.8%

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 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +285.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.09mg

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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +489.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1038.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +43.8%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1028.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +569.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.3%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.01µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 0.21mg 77%
Protein 24.98g 0.03g 50%
Selenium 27.5µg 0.7µg 49%
Carbs 0g 91.56g 31%
Iron 2.45mg 0.01mg 31%
Saturated fat 8.66g 2.049g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 0.002mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0mg 29%
Phosphorus 193mg 1mg 27%
Cholesterol 87mg 9mg 26%
Fats 19.64g 3.33g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 0.838g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.004mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.012mg 14%
Choline 79mg 14%
Copper 0.077mg 0mg 9%
Potassium 325mg 3mg 9%
Calories 277kcal 397kcal 6%
Magnesium 22mg 0mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.121g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.028mg 3%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 27µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 8mg 1%
Sodium 71mg 52mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 0g 68.48g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.09mg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g 0.131g 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 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.611g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.