Taco vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between taco and chuck steak
- Taco has more fiber; however, chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 88% more.
- Chuck steak contains less sodium.
- Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of chuck steak is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +456.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1975% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +396% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +198.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +856.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +218.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +314.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +225.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +146.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 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 | +881.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +181.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.6% |
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Water
~55.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 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 | -49.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +275.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114.4% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 3.03µg | 88% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 8.68mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 27.5µg | 33% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 24.98g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.373mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 87mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 4.663mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 8.66g | 19% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.45mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.81g | 15% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 71mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 9.457g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 1.6µg | 11% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 19.64g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.191mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.012mg | 10% |
| Choline | 32mg | 79mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 0g | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 277kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 325mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 193mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.041g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 0.619g | N/A |
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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
22%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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