Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Fruitcake vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

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.

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.

Infographic

Fruitcake vs Chuck steak infographic
Infographic link

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 +106.3%
Contains more Manganese +1733.3%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.2%
Contains more Potassium +112.4%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Zinc +3114.8%
Contains more Copper +54%
Contains more Selenium +1275%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Manganese +1733.3%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.2%
Contains more Potassium +112.4%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Zinc +3114.8%
Contains more Copper +54%
Contains more Selenium +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.
:
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +489.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +710.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30200%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
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 E +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +489.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +710.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30200%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +587.5%
Contains more Protein +761.4%
Contains more Fats +115.8%
Contains more Water +118.3%
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +587.5%
Contains more Protein +761.4%
Contains more Fats +115.8%
Contains more Water +118.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.2%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 0g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 9.1g 19.64g Chuck steak
Carbs 61.6g 0g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 277kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 27.42g 0g Chuck steak
Fiber 3.7g 0g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 16mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 52mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 153mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 101mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 0.27mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.05mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.22mg 0.012mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 22IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 7µg
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.1mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.066mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 20µg 6µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.102mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.121mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 0.206mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 0.121mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.059mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.144mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.071mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 5mg 87mg Fruitcake
Trans Fat 1.287g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 8.66g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.81g Fruitcake
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Chuck steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
10%
Fruitcake
56%
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.