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Gratin vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gratin and Chuck steak

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus in Chuck steak is higher than in Gratin.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 126% more than Gratin.
  • Gratin contains 6 times more Sodium than Chuck steak. While Gratin contains 433mg of Sodium, Chuck steak contains only 71mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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 Calcium +643.8%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Copper +107.8%
Contains more Manganese +1241.7%
Contains more Iron +282.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Zinc +1158%
Contains more Selenium +918.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Calcium +643.8%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Copper +107.8%
Contains more Manganese +1241.7%
Contains more Iron +282.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Zinc +1158%
Contains more Selenium +918.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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.
Gratin
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Contains more Vitamin A +956%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 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 +956%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.066

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34%
Contains more Other +1200%
Contains more Protein +393.7%
Contains more Fats +158.8%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 Water +34%
Contains more Other +1200%
Contains more Protein +393.7%
Contains more Fats +158.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.5%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 0g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 7.59g 19.64g Chuck steak
Carbs 11.27g 0g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Fiber 1.8g 0g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 16mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 113mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 396mg 325mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 0.69mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.16mg 0.077mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.012mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 264IU 25IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 7µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.066mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 11µg 6µg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.192mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.284mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 0.443mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 0.381mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.117mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.325mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.151mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 23mg 87mg Gratin
Trans Fat 1.287g Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.733g 8.66g Gratin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 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
Gratin 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
15%
Gratin
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.927g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.