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Nutmeg vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between nutmeg and chuck steak

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 126% more than nutmeg.
  • Chuck steak has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +731.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more IronIron +24.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1233.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24066.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +303.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1618.8%
~equal in Potassium ~325mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~193mg

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.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
3
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +424.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +259%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +797.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 FatsFats +84.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1356.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +327.7%
Contains more WaterWater +786.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
0
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 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 -66.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +193.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Chuck steak DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.012mg 126%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Copper 1.027mg 0.077mg 106%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Saturated fat 25.94g 8.66g 79%
Zinc 2.15mg 8.68mg 59%
Selenium 1.6µg 27.5µg 47%
Protein 5.84g 24.98g 38%
Magnesium 183mg 22mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Fats 36.31g 19.64g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.066mg 23%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 4.663mg 21%
Folate 76µg 6µg 18%
Calcium 184mg 16mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.373mg 16%
Carbs 49.29g 0g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 9.457g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 15%
Choline 8.8mg 79mg 13%
Calories 525kcal 277kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.191mg 10%
Iron 3.04mg 2.45mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.81g 3%
Phosphorus 213mg 193mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Sodium 16mg 71mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 350mg 325mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 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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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Nutmeg
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.