Lamb vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lamb and chuck steak
- Lamb has more vitamin B3 and polyunsaturated fat; however, chuck steak is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for zinc is 38% more.
- Lamb contains 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than chuck steak. Lamb contains 1.51g of polyunsaturated fat, while chuck steak contains 0.81g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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 CopperCopper | +54.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +187.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +412.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.98g
~equal in
Fats
~19.64g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~55.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 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 | +86.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.66g
~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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 4.46mg | 8.68mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 3.03µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.373mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 4.663mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.45mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.191mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.81g | 5% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 79mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 87mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 9.457g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.752mg | 2% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 19.64g | 2% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 27.5µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 8.66g | 1% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 24.98g | 1% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 277kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 193mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 325mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 71mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 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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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
52%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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