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Figs vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are figs and chuck steak different?

  • Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and choline than figs.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chuck steak is 126% higher.
  • Figs have less saturated fat.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than figs (61).

Figs, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties used 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.
Figs
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +966.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.1%
Contains more IronIron +562.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +5686.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1278.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13650%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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.
Figs
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +282%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1065.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1580.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~7µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.066mg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +43.3%
Contains more OtherOther +312.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3230.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6446.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14228.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +462.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs Chuck steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 0.15mg 8.68mg 78%
Selenium 0.2µg 27.5µg 50%
Protein 0.75g 24.98g 48%
Saturated fat 0.06g 8.66g 39%
Fats 0.3g 19.64g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.663mg 27%
Iron 0.37mg 2.45mg 26%
Phosphorus 14mg 193mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 9.457g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.373mg 20%
Choline 4.7mg 79mg 14%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.191mg 11%
Calories 74kcal 277kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.752mg 9%
Carbs 19.18g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.012mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.81g 4%
Sodium 1mg 71mg 3%
Potassium 232mg 325mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 1.6µg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 16mg 2%
Copper 0.07mg 0.077mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.066mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 0g N/A
Sugar 16.26g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 7µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.287g N/A
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g 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
Figs Chuck steak
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
8%
Figs
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/nutrients
  2. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.