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Beef vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef and Cheddar Cheese?

  • Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Choline, while Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 130% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 98 times less Vitamin B3 than Beef. Beef has 5.76mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheddar Cheese has 0.059mg.
  • Beef is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Cheese, cheddar 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.
Beef
Beef
5
:
5
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Iron +2071.4%
Contains more Potassium +363.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +223.3%
Contains more Calcium +5361.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.7%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Equal in Zinc - 3.64
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +2071.4%
Contains more Potassium +363.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +223.3%
Contains more Calcium +5361.5%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.7%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Equal in Zinc - 3.64

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.
Beef
Beef
5
:
6
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9662.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +913.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +282.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +20600%
Contains more Vitamin E +184%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9662.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +913.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +282.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +20600%
Contains more Vitamin E +184%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
Beef
2
:
3
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Water +77.5%
Contains more Fats +409.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1755%
Beef
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Water +77.5%
Contains more Fats +409.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1755%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
Beef
1
:
2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.1%
Beef
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 27.55g 22.87g Beef
Fats 6.54g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 0g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 169kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0g 0.48g Beef
Calcium 13mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 3.04mg 0.14mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 259mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 352mg 76mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 653mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 3.64mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.03mg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 25.4µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 6IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 3IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.029mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 0.059mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.41mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.066mg Beef
Folate 7µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 1.1µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.534mg 1.044mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 1.206mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.939mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 1.025mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.547mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 1.074mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 1.404mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.547mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 99mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g 0.917g Beef
Saturated Fat 2.595g 18.867g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
79%
Beef
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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.

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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.