Penne vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between penne and chuck steak?
- Penne is richer in fiber and calcium, yet chuck steak is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for zinc is 69% higher.
- Chuck steak contains less sodium.
- Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index than penne.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared 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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +456.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +166.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +206.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +689.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 126% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 8.68mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 50% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 24.98g | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 29% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 8.66g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 87mg | 25% |
| Fats | 4g | 19.64g | 24% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.45mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 9.457g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 15% | |
| Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 193mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 277kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 71mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 122mg | 325mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.81g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 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 | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 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 | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +587.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +338.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +391% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 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 | -73.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +845.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.5% |
