Fontina vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fontina and chuck steak
- Fontina is richer in calcium and phosphorus, while chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 56% more than fontina.
- Fontina has 34 times more calcium than chuck steak. Fontina has 550mg of calcium, while chuck steak has 16mg.
- Chuck steak is lower in sodium.
- Fontina has a higher glycemic index (27) than chuck steak (0).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina 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 | +3337.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +407.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +965.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +208% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.7% |
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 | +3628.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3008.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +349.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +413% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2268.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.6% |
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Protein
~24.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.654 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.457g
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 | 1.68µg | 3.03µg | 56% |
| Calcium | 550mg | 16mg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 8.66g | 48% |
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 8.68mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 71mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 4.663mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 2.45mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 7µg | 28% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 27.5µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.373mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 193mg | 22% |
| Fats | 31.14g | 19.64g | 18% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 79mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 87mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 325mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0.81g | 6% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 277kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.752mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 5IU | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 9.457g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.191mg | 1% |
| Protein | 25.6g | 24.98g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.55g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.55g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Folate | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 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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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
33%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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