Spread vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between spread and chuck steak
- The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3 in chuck steak is higher than in spread.
- Chuck steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 80% more than spread.
- Spread contains 14 times more sodium than chuck steak. While spread contains 1013mg of sodium, chuck steak contains only 71mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 CopperCopper | +68.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +195.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +210.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +751% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +227.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1640% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +210.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +170.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 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 OtherOther | +1637.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +226.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
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Water
~55.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 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 | -31% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +216.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.7% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 3.03µg | 80% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 8.68mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 71mg | 41% |
| Protein | 7.66g | 24.98g | 35% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 27.5µg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 2.45mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 193mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.373mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.73mg | 4.663mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 87mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 0.81g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.977g | 8.66g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.066mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.752mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 325mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 9.457g | 5% |
| Carbs | 11.94g | 0g | 4% |
| Fats | 17.34g | 19.64g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 0.191mg | 4% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 79mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 277kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 5IU | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.74g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
30%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.683g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 942mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.