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Gingerbread vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gingerbread and Chuck steak?

  • Gingerbread is richer in Manganese, and Copper, yet Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 124% higher.
  • Gingerbread has 57 times more Manganese than Chuck steak. Gingerbread has 0.683mg of Manganese, while Chuck steak has 0.012mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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 +343.8%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Manganese +5591.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +2125.6%
Contains more Selenium +68.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Calcium +343.8%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Manganese +5591.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +2125.6%
Contains more Selenium +68.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +92%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4950%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
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 +92%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1462.5%
Contains more Protein +540.5%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Water +97.2%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 +1462.5%
Contains more Protein +540.5%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Water +97.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.7%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 0g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 16.4g 19.64g Chuck steak
Carbs 49.2g 0g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 277kcal Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 16mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 2.45mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 22mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 439mg 325mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 0.39mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.195mg 0.077mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.012mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 48IU 25IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 7µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.066mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 33µg 6µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.124mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.151mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 0.279mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 0.131mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.08mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.173mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.087mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 32mg 87mg Gingerbread
Trans Fat 1.287g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 8.66g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.81g Gingerbread
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
Gingerbread 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
18%
Gingerbread
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.538g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.