Mutton vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mutton and chuck steak
- Mutton is higher in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, chuck steak is richer in zinc.
- Mutton's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 59% higher.
- Mutton has 8 times more vitamin E than chuck steak. While mutton has 0.8mg of vitamin E, chuck steak has only 0.1mg.
- Chuck steak has less cholesterol.
The food types used in this comparison are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +94.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +46.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.4% |
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 | +700% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +27.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 4.44µg | 3.03µg | 59% |
Iron | 4.76mg | 2.45mg | 29% |
Zinc | 5.93mg | 8.68mg | 25% |
Selenium | 38µg | 27.5µg | 19% |
Protein | 33.43g | 24.98g | 17% |
Saturated fat | 5.142g | 8.66g | 16% |
Fats | 11.09g | 19.64g | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.459g | 9.457g | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.52mg | 4.663mg | 12% |
Phosphorus | 272mg | 193mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.191mg | 8% |
Cholesterol | 109mg | 87mg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
Choline | 100.6mg | 79mg | 4% |
Sodium | 135mg | 71mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 0.752mg | 3% |
Folate | 0µg | 6µg | 2% |
Calories | 234kcal | 277kcal | 2% |
Copper | 0.062mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
Potassium | 409mg | 325mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 31mg | 22mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
Calcium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
Carbs | 0.08g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.08g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin B6 | 0.377mg | 0.373mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.81g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.257mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.403mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.588mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.764mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.999mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.918mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.399mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.678mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.975mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | 0.041g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +775% |
Contains more FatsFats | +77.1% |
~equal in
Water
~55.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 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 | -40.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.81g