Flax seeds vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between flax seeds and chuck steak
- Flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron, while chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Flax seeds cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 132% more than chuck steak.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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 | +1681.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1493.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1484.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +232.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20583.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
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 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2390.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +168.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2218.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +693.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 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 | -57.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3446.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.6% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 0.81g | 186% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.066mg | 132% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.077mg | 127% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.03µg | 126% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 0g | 109% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.012mg | 107% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 22mg | 88% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 193mg | 64% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 2.45mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 8.68mg | 39% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 19.64g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 16mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 8.66g | 23% |
| Folate | 87µg | 6µg | 20% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 325mg | 14% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 24.98g | 13% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 277kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 4.663mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.373mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 9.457g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.752mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 27.5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.191mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 79mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 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 | 0.007g | 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
62%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.997g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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