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Chuck steak vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chuck steak and Tamale?

  • Chuck steak is richer than Tamale in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 104% more.
  • Chuck steak has 6 times more Zinc than Tamale. While Chuck steak has 8.68mg of Zinc, Tamale has only 1.48mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tamale is lower.

We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Tamales (Navajo) 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 Iron +100.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Potassium +148.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.4%
Contains more Zinc +486.5%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +358.3%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Manganese +1350%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Iron +100.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Potassium +148.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.4%
Contains more Zinc +486.5%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +358.3%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Manganese +1350%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +266.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
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% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +266.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +297.8%
Contains more Fats +220.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.3%
Contains more Other +762.5%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +297.8%
Contains more Fats +220.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.3%
Contains more Other +762.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 24.98g 6.28g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 6.12g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 277kcal 153kcal Chuck steak
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0g 0.99g Chuck steak
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 16mg 29mg Tamale
Iron 2.45mg 1.22mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 22mg
Phosphorus 193mg 99mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 131mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 427mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 1.48mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.063mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.012mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 27.5µg 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 Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.05mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.08mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 1.59mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.205mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.143mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 15µg Tamale
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.54µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.052mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.239mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.271mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 0.568mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 0.427mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.15mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.275mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 0.318mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.196mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 17mg Tamale
Trans Fat 1.287g Tamale
Saturated Fat 8.66g 2.396g Tamale
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 2.739g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.688g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g 0.029g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Tamale
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
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.264g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.