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Meat vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Meat and Chuck steak

  • Meat is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 103% higher.
  • Meat has 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Chuck steak. While Meat has 0.95mg of Vitamin B1, Chuck steak has only 0.066mg.
  • Meat has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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 Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +113%
Contains more Zinc +258.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.012
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +113%
Contains more Zinc +258.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.012

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.
Meat
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Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +431.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 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 D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1339.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +431.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Other +443.8%
Contains more Fats +459.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.98
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 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 Water +25.8%
Contains more Other +443.8%
Contains more Fats +459.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +608.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +608.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meat Chuck steak Opinion
Protein 26.17g 24.98g Meat
Fats 3.51g 19.64g Chuck steak
Calories 143kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 6mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 1.15mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 29mg 22mg Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 193mg Meat
Potassium 421mg 325mg Meat
Sodium 57mg 71mg Meat
Zinc 2.42mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.111mg 0.077mg Meat
Manganese 0.013mg 0.012mg Meat
Selenium 38.2µg 27.5µg Meat
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 10IU 5IU Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Meat
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.066mg Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.191mg Meat
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 4.663mg Meat
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.752mg Meat
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.373mg Meat
Folate 0µg 6µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.175mg 1.099mg Meat
Isoleucine 1.288mg 1.062mg Meat
Leucine 2.229mg 2.009mg Meat
Lysine 2.427mg 2.184mg Meat
Methionine 0.721mg 0.709mg Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0.951mg Meat
Valine 1.367mg 1.129mg Meat
Histidine 1.13mg 0.809mg Meat
Cholesterol 73mg 87mg Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g 1.287g Meat
Saturated Fat 1.198g 8.66g Meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 0.81g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.006g Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meat Chuck steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
65%
Meat
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Meat
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meat
Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meat
Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meat
Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.462g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meat
Meat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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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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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.