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Fruitcake vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fruitcake and chuck steak

  • Fruitcake is richer in fiber, while chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 126% more than fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index (53) than chuck steak (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1733.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.4%
Contains more IronIron +18.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +54%
Contains more ZincZinc +3114.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1275%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +489.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +710.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30200%
Contains more CholineCholine +787.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~7µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +587.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +761.4%
Contains more FatsFats +115.8%
Contains more WaterWater +118.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
46% 50% 4%
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 -87.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 0.27mg 8.68mg 76%
Selenium 2µg 27.5µg 46%
Protein 2.9g 24.98g 44%
Saturated fat 1.048g 8.66g 35%
Cholesterol 5mg 87mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.373mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 4.663mg 24%
Carbs 61.6g 0g 21%
Phosphorus 52mg 193mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.81g 17%
Fats 9.1g 19.64g 16%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Choline 8.9mg 79mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 9.457g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.752mg 11%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.012mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.191mg 7%
Potassium 153mg 325mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.07mg 2.45mg 5%
Folate 20µg 6µg 4%
Copper 0.05mg 0.077mg 3%
Calories 324kcal 277kcal 2%
Calcium 33mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Sodium 101mg 71mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 7µg 7µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 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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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Fruitcake
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.