Leek vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between leek and chuck steak?
- Leek is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and manganese, yet chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% higher.
- Leek has 67 times more vitamin A than chuck steak. Leek has 1667IU of vitamin A, while chuck steak has 25IU.
- Leek contains less saturated fat.
- Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index than leek.
We used Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +268.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3908.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +451.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2650% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1085.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +820% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2837.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +536.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1065.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +437.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +731.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.03µg | 126% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 8.68mg | 78% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 27.5µg | 48% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 24.98g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 8.66g | 39% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 1.6µg | 38% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 19.64g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 4.663mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 9.457g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 193mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.012mg | 20% |
| Folate | 64µg | 6µg | 15% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 79mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.752mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.191mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.373mg | 11% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 277kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 7µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 0g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.81g | 4% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.45mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 325mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.287g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +556.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1565.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6446.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
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 | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +236325% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +388% |
