Steak vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between steak and chicken breast
- Steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, chicken breast is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 76% more than chicken breast.
- Chicken breast has 7 times less saturated fat than steak. Steak has 8.443g of saturated fat, while chicken breast has 1.29g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 IronIron | +110.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +487% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +140.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +494.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +187.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +303.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.3% |
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Water
~60.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +433.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.4% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.37µg | 76% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 14.782mg | 60% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.08mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 1.29g | 33% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 4.71g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 21% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 1.72g | 19% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 24.85g | 33.44g | 17% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.14mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.125mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 246mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.64mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 26.2µg | 10% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 187kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 91mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.07g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 58mg | 79mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.51g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 276mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.412mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 1.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 2.836mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 1.328mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.02g | 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
45%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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.