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Smoothie vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between smoothie and chuck steak?

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 116% more.
  • The glycemic index of chuck steak is lower.

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.

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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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
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 +156.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1254.2%
Contains more IronIron +1533.3%

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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1162.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 +63.5%
Contains more OtherOther +112.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1947.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 3.03µg 116%
Zinc 8.68mg 79%
Selenium 27.5µg 50%
Protein 1.22g 24.98g 48%
Saturated fat 0g 8.66g 39%
Fats 0g 19.64g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Iron 0.15mg 2.45mg 29%
Phosphorus 193mg 28%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 4.663mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.373mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 15%
Choline 79mg 14%
Calories 37kcal 277kcal 12%
Potassium 24mg 325mg 9%
Copper 0.077mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 5%
Magnesium 22mg 5%
Carbs 8.16g 0g 3%
Calcium 41mg 16mg 3%
Sodium 29mg 71mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 0g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.