Seaweed vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between seaweed and chuck steak
- Seaweed has more vitamin K, folate, and magnesium; however, chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Chuck steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 126% more than seaweed.
- Chuck steak contains 41 times less vitamin K than seaweed. Seaweed contains 66µg of vitamin K, while chuck steak contains 1.6µg.
- Seaweed has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +950% |
Contains more IronIron | +16.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +68.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1566.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +265.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +605.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +359.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3828.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +770% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4025% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2900% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +892.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18550% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +517.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 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 | +47.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +4031.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1386.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3407.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 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 | -97.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9550% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1623.4% |
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.03µg | 126% |
Zinc | 1.23mg | 8.68mg | 68% |
Vitamin K | 66µg | 1.6µg | 54% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 27.5µg | 49% |
Protein | 1.68g | 24.98g | 47% |
Folate | 180µg | 6µg | 44% |
Saturated fat | 0.247g | 8.66g | 38% |
Fats | 0.56g | 19.64g | 29% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.373mg | 29% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 4.663mg | 26% |
Magnesium | 121mg | 22mg | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 9.457g | 23% |
Phosphorus | 42mg | 193mg | 22% |
Calcium | 168mg | 16mg | 15% |
Choline | 12.8mg | 79mg | 12% |
Calories | 43kcal | 277kcal | 12% |
Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.012mg | 8% |
Sodium | 233mg | 71mg | 7% |
Potassium | 89mg | 325mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.13mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.81g | 5% |
Iron | 2.85mg | 2.45mg | 5% |
Carbs | 9.57g | 0g | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.191mg | 3% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.752mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 8.27g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.6g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 1.287g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.055mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.083mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.082mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.072mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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