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Steak vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between steak and chia seeds

  • Steak has more vitamin B12; however, chia seeds are higher in fiber, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 138% more than steak.
  • Chia seeds have less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of chia seeds is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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.
Steak
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1356.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5158.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.9%
Contains more IronIron +221.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +987.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +427.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.6%

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.
Steak
6
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% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +737.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +716.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.2%
Contains more WaterWater +858.4%
Contains more FatsFats +61.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +788.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
1
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +297.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2541.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 23.665g 152%
Fiber 0g 34.4g 138%
Manganese 2.723mg 118%
Phosphorus 163mg 860mg 100%
Copper 0.085mg 0.924mg 93%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Magnesium 23mg 335mg 74%
Iron 2.4mg 7.72mg 67%
Calcium 12mg 631mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.62mg 46%
Selenium 31.8µg 55.2µg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 38%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Saturated fat 8.443g 3.33g 23%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 8.83mg 23%
Fats 19.02g 30.74g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 2.309g 17%
Protein 24.85g 16.54g 17%
Zinc 6.34mg 4.58mg 16%
Carbs 0g 42.12g 14%
Folate 6µg 49µg 11%
Calories 271kcal 486kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.17mg 10%
Potassium 279mg 407mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Sodium 58mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Chia seeds
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
45%
Steak
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.