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Potato salad vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potato salad and chuck steak

  • Potato salad has more vitamin C; however, chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chuck steak is 126% higher.
  • Chuck steak is lower in sodium.
  • Potato salad has a higher glycemic index than chuck steak.

Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +741.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28%
Contains more IronIron +276.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +570.7%

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 AVitamin A +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +423.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +37.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1118.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +832.1%
Contains more FatsFats +139.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 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 -83.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +361.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +281.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 0.31mg 8.68mg 76%
Protein 2.68g 24.98g 45%
Selenium 4.1µg 27.5µg 43%
Saturated fat 1.429g 8.66g 33%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 4.663mg 24%
Iron 0.65mg 2.45mg 23%
Sodium 529mg 71mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.81g 20%
Phosphorus 52mg 193mg 20%
Fats 8.2g 19.64g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.373mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 9.457g 17%
Choline 79mg 14%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.191mg 10%
Calories 143kcal 277kcal 7%
Cholesterol 68mg 87mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Copper 0.118mg 0.077mg 5%
Carbs 11.17g 0g 4%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.012mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.752mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 7µg 3%
Potassium 254mg 325mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 0g N/A
Calcium 19mg 16mg 0%
Folate 7µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
13%
Potato salad
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.231g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.