American cheese vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between American cheese and beefsteak raw?
- American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, yet beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and iron.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 104% more.
- American cheese has 158 times more vitamin A than beefsteak raw. While American cheese has 945IU of vitamin A, beefsteak raw has only 6IU.
- The amount of sodium in beefsteak raw is lower.
- The glycemic index of beefsteak raw is lower.
We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw types 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 CalciumCalcium | +20800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +191.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +184.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +217.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +12400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +73.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6542.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +905.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +79.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +493.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1951.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +249.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +580.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 5mg | 104% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 1.875g | 74% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 55mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 220mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 2.69µg | 50% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 5.36g | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.543mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 5.048mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 2µg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 5.3mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 2mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 2.354g | 15% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 27.9µg | 14% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 134kcal | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 67mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.189g | 7% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 375mg | 7% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 18.13g | 21.38g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.075mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.182mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0.253g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.011mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 2.247mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.152mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.868mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 0.142g | 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
33%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1616mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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.