Chuck steak vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chuck steak and turkey meat?
- Chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, yet turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 84% higher.
- Chuck steak has 4 times more saturated fat than turkey meat. Chuck steak has 8.66g of saturated fat, while turkey meat has 2.155g.
We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +197.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +257.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 1.02µg | 84% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 2.48mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 9.573mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 2.155g | 30% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 7.39g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.616mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 2.647g | 17% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 1.09mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 2.119g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 109mg | 7% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 28.55g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.281mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 29.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.948mg | 4% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 189kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 223mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 239mg | 3% |
| Choline | 79mg | 87.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 15IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.505g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.