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Ricotta vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ricotta and chuck steak?

  • Ricotta is richer in calcium, yet chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, selenium, choline, and vitamin B5.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 112% higher.
  • Ricotta has 13 times more calcium than chuck steak. Ricotta has 207mg of calcium, while chuck steak has 16mg.
  • Ricotta contains less cholesterol.
  • Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index than ricotta.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
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 +1193.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.5%
Contains more IronIron +544.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +648.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.7%

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 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
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 AVitamin A +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4383.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +767.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +791.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +351.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.191mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 +29.8%
Contains more OtherOther +537.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.8%
Contains more FatsFats +51.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~8.66g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 3.03µg 112%
Zinc 1.16mg 8.68mg 68%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 4.663mg 28%
Protein 11.26g 24.98g 27%
Iron 0.38mg 2.45mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.373mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 27.5µg 24%
Calcium 207mg 16mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 9.457g 15%
Vitamin A 120µg 7µg 13%
Cholesterol 51mg 87mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.752mg 11%
Choline 17.5mg 79mg 11%
Fats 12.98g 19.64g 10%
Potassium 105mg 325mg 6%
Copper 0.021mg 0.077mg 6%
Calories 174kcal 277kcal 5%
Phosphorus 158mg 193mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.066mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.81g 3%
Magnesium 11mg 22mg 3%
Saturated fat 8.295g 8.66g 2%
Folate 12µg 6µg 2%
Carbs 3.04g 0g 1%
Sodium 84mg 71mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.1mg 0%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.012mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.191mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.365g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.