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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 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 | +29.8% |
| 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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
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% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.365g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.