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Tamarind vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tamarind and Chuck steak

  • Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 126% more.
  • Tamarind contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tamarinds, raw 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 Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +318.2%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.6%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains more Zinc +8580%
Contains more Selenium +2015.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +318.2%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.6%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains more Zinc +8580%
Contains more Selenium +2015.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +548.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +548.5%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1587.5%
Contains more Protein +792.1%
Contains more Fats +3173.3%
Contains more Water +75.9%
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1587.5%
Contains more Protein +792.1%
Contains more Fats +3173.3%
Contains more Water +75.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5124.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1272.9%
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5124.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1272.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 57.4g 0g Tamarind
Protein 2.8g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 0.6g 19.64g Chuck steak
Carbs 62.5g 0g Tamarind
Calories 239kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Sugar 38.8g 0g Chuck steak
Fiber 5.1g 0g Tamarind
Calcium 74mg 16mg Tamarind
Iron 2.8mg 2.45mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg 22mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 628mg 325mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg 71mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.1mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.086mg 0.077mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.012mg Chuck steak
Selenium 1.3µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 30IU 25IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 14µg 6µg Tamarind
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.6µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 0.139mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.014mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Tamarind
Trans Fat 0g 1.287g Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g 8.66g Tamarind
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.81g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

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Tamarind Chuck steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tamarind
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.388g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.

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