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Chuck steak vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chuck steak and Turkey breast

  • Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 6 times more Zinc than Turkey breast. While Chuck steak has 8.68mg of Zinc, Turkey breast has only 1.57mg.
  • Turkey breast has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +104.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +452.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Copper ~0.074mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~186mg

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% 1.5% 2% 3% 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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~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
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.1%
Contains more FatsFats +179.8%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
Contains more OtherOther +550%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +255.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Turkey breast Opinion
Calories 277kcal 157kcal Chuck steak
Protein 24.98g 21.89g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 7.02g Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 65mg Turkey breast
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 24mg Turkey breast
Calcium 16mg 13mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 275mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.45mg 1.2mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.074mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 1.57mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 186mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 59mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 25IU 6IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A 7µg 2µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.012mg 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 27.5µg 22.4µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.058mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.115mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 5.2mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.621mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.48mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.42µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 7µg Turkey breast
Trans Fat 1.287g Turkey breast
Choline 79mg Chuck steak
Saturated Fat 8.66g 1.91g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 2.66g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.66g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.242mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.957mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 2.009mg 1.704mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 1.996mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.616mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.857mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.809mg 0.66mg Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.01g Turkey breast
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Turkey breast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
Turkey breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
37%
Turkey breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.