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Chuck steak vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chuck steak and tortilla

  • Chuck steak has more zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B5, while tortilla has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, and manganese.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need for zinc, 76% more than tortilla.
  • Chuck steak contains 29 times more saturated fat than tortilla. While chuck steak contains 8.66g of saturated fat, tortilla contains only 0.296g.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chuck steak is 0, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2612.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +337.5%
Contains more IronIron +55.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2133.3%

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +521.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1533.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1967.4%
Contains more WaterWater +38.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1068.8%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5011.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%

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 Tortilla
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 8.68mg 0.32mg 76%
Saturated fat 8.66g 0.296g 38%
Protein 24.98g 7.28g 35%
Fats 19.64g 0.95g 29%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.37mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.06mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 0.185g 23%
Folate 6µg 98µg 23%
Selenium 27.5µg 16.6µg 20%
Sodium 71mg 482mg 18%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Iron 2.45mg 3.81mg 17%
Carbs 0g 49.94g 17%
Choline 79mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.17mg 12%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.268mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Phosphorus 193mg 146mg 7%
Potassium 325mg 105mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.114mg 6%
Calcium 16mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 4.125mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.391g 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.102mg 3%
Calories 277kcal 237kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.75g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g 0.019g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g 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 Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.364g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.