Egg vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are eggs and chuck steak different?
- Eggs are higher in copper, choline, and vitamin B2; however, chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 214% higher.
- Eggs contain 4 times more cholesterol than chuck steak. While eggs contain 373mg of cholesterol, chuck steak contains only 87mg.
Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +212.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2497.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +157.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +726.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +2028.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +930% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +271.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7185.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +173% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 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 WaterWater | +35.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +568.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 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 | -62.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +132% |
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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| Copper | 2mg | 0.077mg | 214% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 87mg | 95% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 3.03µg | 80% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 8.68mg | 69% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 79mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 4.663mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.191mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 8.66g | 25% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 24.98g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.373mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 7µg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.45mg | 16% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 19.64g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.752mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 9.457g | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0.1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 5IU | 10% |
| Folate | 44µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 27.5µg | 6% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 277kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 325mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.81g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 193mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g | 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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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
53%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.393g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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