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Chuck steak vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chuck steak and tomatillos

  • Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, tomatillos have more manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for tomatillos is 6652% higher.
  • Tomatillos are lower in cholesterol.

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

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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 14% 2.1% 24% 23% 26% 6% 17% 0.13% 19957% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.3%
Contains more IronIron +295.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +3845.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1274900%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

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 39% 2% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +401.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +939.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +531.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%

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
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2502.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1825.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +65.9%
Contains more OtherOther +243.8%

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
20% 22% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.139 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.417 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6001.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Tomatillo DV% diff.
Manganese 0.012mg 153mg 6652%
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 0.22mg 77%
Selenium 27.5µg 0.5µg 49%
Protein 24.98g 0.96g 48%
Saturated fat 8.66g 0.139g 39%
Fats 19.64g 1.02g 29%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.056mg 24%
Iron 2.45mg 0.62mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 0.155g 23%
Phosphorus 193mg 39mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 1.85mg 18%
Choline 79mg 7.6mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.7mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.15mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.035mg 12%
Calories 277kcal 32kcal 12%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 10.1µg 7%
Sodium 71mg 1mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.417g 3%
Carbs 0g 5.84g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.044mg 2%
Potassium 325mg 268mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.94g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.93g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.079mg 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g 0g N/A
Folate 6µg 7µg 0%
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 N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Tomatillo
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
12%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.