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Shortbread vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shortbread and Chuck steak

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin E , however, Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 126% more.
  • Shortbread contains 33 times more Manganese than Chuck steak. Shortbread contains 0.393mg of Manganese, while Chuck steak contains 0.012mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 Iron +21.6%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +3175%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.4%
Contains more Potassium +269.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.9%
Contains more Zinc +1671.4%
Contains more Selenium +343.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +3175%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.4%
Contains more Potassium +269.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.9%
Contains more Zinc +1671.4%
Contains more Selenium +343.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +2340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin K +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin K +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +543.8%
Contains more Protein +365.2%
Contains more Water +1433.9%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 Fats +33.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +543.8%
Contains more Protein +365.2%
Contains more Water +1433.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.66
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.66

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 0g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 26.22g 19.64g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 0g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 277kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0g Chuck steak
Fiber 1.3g 0g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.98mg 2.45mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 66mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 88mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 353mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 0.49mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.09mg 0.077mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.012mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 1IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.1mg Shortbread
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.066mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.191mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 81µg 6µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 11µg 1.6µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 1.287g Shortbread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 8.66g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.81g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g 0.619g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.041g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

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Shortbread Chuck steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.555g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.

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