Quinoa vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between quinoa and chuck steak?
- Quinoa is higher in manganese and copper, yet chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 126% more.
- Quinoa has 53 times more manganese than chuck steak. While quinoa has 0.631mg of manganese, chuck steak has only 0.012mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in quinoa is lower.
- The glycemic index of chuck steak is lower.
We used Quinoa, cooked and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.
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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 | +190.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +149.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5158.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +696.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +882.1% |
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 | +530% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1031.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +203.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +243.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 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 | +29.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +381.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +467.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +922.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 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 | -97.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1691.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.03µg | 126% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 8.68mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 27.5µg | 45% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 24.98g | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 8.66g | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.012mg | 27% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 19.64g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 4.663mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 9.457g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.373mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 15% | |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.077mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 2.45mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Choline | 23mg | 79mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 22mg | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 277kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 0g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.191mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 193mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 325mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.81g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | 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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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
11%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.429g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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