Wheat vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wheat and chuck steak?
- Wheat is richer in manganese, selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium, yet chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Wheat 's daily need coverage for manganese is 130% higher.
- Wheat has 7 times more copper than chuck steak. Wheat has 0.553mg of copper, while chuck steak has 0.077mg.
- Wheat contains less saturated fat.
- Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index than wheat .
We used Wheat, durum and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.
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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 | +554.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +618.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25000% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +534.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +616.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 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 | +1012.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +695.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +404.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 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 | -94.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2649.1% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.012mg | 130% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.03µg | 126% |
| Selenium | 89.4µg | 27.5µg | 113% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.077mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 193mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 8.68mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 8.66g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.066mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 22mg | 29% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 19.64g | 26% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 0g | 24% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 24.98g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 9.457g | 23% |
| Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 4.663mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 2.45mg | 13% |
| Folate | 43µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.191mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.373mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.752mg | 4% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 277kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 325mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.81g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | 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
34%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.206g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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.