Dulce de Leche vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between dulce de Leche and chuck steak
- Dulce de Leche has more calcium and vitamin B2; however, chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 113% more than dulce de Leche.
- Chuck steak contains 16 times less calcium than dulce de Leche. Dulce de Leche contains 251mg of calcium, while chuck steak contains 16mg.
- Dulce de Leche has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Dulce de Leche 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 CalciumCalcium | +1468.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1341.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1825% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +998.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +918.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +957.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2120.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2231.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +877.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 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 | +993.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +265.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 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 | -47.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +341.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 3.03µg | 113% |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 8.68mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 27.5µg | 45% |
| Protein | 6.84g | 24.98g | 36% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 2.45mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 4.663mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.373mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 16mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 87mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.534g | 8.66g | 19% |
| Fats | 7.35g | 19.64g | 19% |
| Carbs | 55.35g | 0g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 9.457g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 0.191mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.077mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 7µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 0.81g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 79mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 0.752mg | 2% |
| Calories | 315kcal | 277kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 325mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.35g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 49.74g | 0g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 193mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | 1.287g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | 0.041g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.126g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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