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Tuna salad vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna salad and Chuck steak different?

  • Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 76% more than Tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad contains 6 times more Sodium than Chuck steak. Tuna salad contains 402mg of Sodium, while Chuck steak contains 71mg.

Fish, tuna salad and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types were used in this article.

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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 Copper +88.3%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +49.8%
Contains more Iron +145%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +49.8%
Contains more Iron +145%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 193

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 +288%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +152.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
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 +288%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +152.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Other +1231.3%
Contains more Protein +55.7%
Contains more Fats +112.1%
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 Water +14.4%
Contains more Other +1231.3%
Contains more Protein +55.7%
Contains more Fats +112.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +408.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.6%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +408.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 9.26g 19.64g Chuck steak
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Calcium 17mg 16mg Tuna salad
Iron 1mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 178mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 178mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 402mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 0.56mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.145mg 0.077mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.012mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 27.5µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 25IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 7µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.066mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 4.663mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 8µg 6µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.701mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 1.293mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 1.457mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.47mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.824mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.467mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 13mg 87mg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 1.287g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 8.66g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.001g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.81g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
29%
Tuna salad
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.