Crouton vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between crouton and chuck steak
- Crouton has more vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and fiber; however, chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% more.
- Chuck steak contains less sodium.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of chuck steak is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Croutons, plain and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +375% |
Contains more IronIron | +66.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +111.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4066.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +875.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +843.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1334.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1462.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +197.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +904% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
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 | -82.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +209.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.03µg | 126% |
Zinc | 0.89mg | 8.68mg | 71% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.066mg | 46% |
Saturated fat | 1.51g | 8.66g | 33% |
Folate | 132µg | 6µg | 32% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
Sodium | 698mg | 71mg | 27% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.373mg | 27% |
Protein | 11.9g | 24.98g | 26% |
Carbs | 73.5g | 0g | 25% |
Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.012mg | 21% |
Iron | 4.08mg | 2.45mg | 20% |
Fats | 6.6g | 19.64g | 20% |
Fiber | 5.1g | 0g | 20% |
Selenium | 37.5µg | 27.5µg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 9.457g | 16% |
Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
Phosphorus | 115mg | 193mg | 11% |
Copper | 0.163mg | 0.077mg | 10% |
Calories | 407kcal | 277kcal | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.191mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.752mg | 6% |
Calcium | 76mg | 16mg | 6% |
Potassium | 124mg | 325mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 4.663mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.81g | 3% |
Magnesium | 31mg | 22mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
Net carbs | 68.4g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.337mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.832mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.278mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.514mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.255mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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65%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.15g)
Which food is cheaper?

Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 627mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins