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Feta vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Feta and Chuck steak different?

  • Feta is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chuck steak is 56% higher.
  • Feta contains 31 times more Calcium than Chuck steak. While Feta contains 493mg of Calcium, Chuck steak contains only 16mg.
  • Chuck steak has less Sodium.

Cheese, feta 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 Calcium +2981.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.6%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Iron +276.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +424.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +201.4%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Calcium +2981.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.6%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Iron +276.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +424.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +201.4%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%

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.
Feta
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Contains more Vitamin A +1588%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1588%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3150%
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Equal in Fats - 19.64
Equal in Water - 55.22
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3150%
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Equal in Fats - 19.64
Equal in Water - 55.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.1%
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 0g Feta
Protein 14.21g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 21.28g 19.64g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 0g Feta
Calories 264kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Sugar 4.09g 0g Chuck steak
Calcium 493mg 16mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 337mg 193mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 917mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 2.88mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.032mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.028mg 0.012mg Feta
Selenium 15µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 422IU 25IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 7µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.1mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU 5IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.066mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.191mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.752mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.373mg Feta
Folate 32µg 6µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.637mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.803mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 1.395mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 1.219mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.368mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.065mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.397mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 89mg 87mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Feta
Saturated Fat 14.946g 8.66g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.81g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Chuck steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
57%
Feta
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 846mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.286g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.