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Luncheon meat vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Luncheon meat and Chuck steak

  • Luncheon meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Chuck steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chuck steak is 88% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 12 times less Sodium than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat has 820mg of Sodium, while Chuck steak has 71mg.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +208.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more IronIron +152.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +303.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
~equal in Potassium ~325mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.5% 2% 3% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1662.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.7%
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
46% 50% 4%
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 -54.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +66.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Chuck steak Opinion
Calories 189kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Protein 17.5g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 12.77g 19.64g Chuck steak
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 78mg 87mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Chuck steak
Calcium 5mg 16mg Chuck steak
Potassium 300mg 325mg Chuck steak
Iron 0.97mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.03mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Zinc 2.15mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 170mg 193mg Chuck steak
Sodium 820mg 71mg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.1mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.037mg 0.012mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 27.5µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.066mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.191mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 4.663mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Folate 0µg 6µg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Luncheon meat
Choline 63.9mg 79mg Chuck steak
Saturated Fat 3.944g 8.66g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 0.81g Luncheon meat
Tryptophan 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g 0.006g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Luncheon meat
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.716g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. 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.