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Beef vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef and cheesecake

  • Beef is richer than cheesecake in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 168% higher.
  • Beef contains 30 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. Beef contains 5.76mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • Beef contains less saturated fat.
  • Beef has a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +291.1%
Contains more IronIron +382.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +385%
Contains more ZincZinc +625.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +388.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +292.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1455.6%

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 5% 1.5% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2853.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1186.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2376.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7850%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +124%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +175%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +400.9%
Contains more WaterWater +44.1%
Contains more FatsFats +244%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +350%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +215.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.17µg 168%
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.052mg 47%
Protein 27.55g 5.5g 44%
Selenium 25.4µg 5.2µg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 0.195mg 35%
Saturated fat 2.595g 9.921g 33%
Iron 3.04mg 0.63mg 30%
Zinc 3.7mg 0.51mg 29%
Fats 6.54g 22.5g 25%
Phosphorus 259mg 93mg 24%
Sodium 54mg 438mg 17%
Vitamin A 2µg 159µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.193mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.734g 8.634g 15%
Cholesterol 85mg 55mg 10%
Carbs 0g 25.5g 9%
Copper 0.097mg 0.02mg 9%
Calories 169kcal 321kcal 8%
Potassium 352mg 90mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 1.602g 7%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.14mg 6%
Choline 75.6mg 45.9mg 5%
Calcium 13mg 51mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.028mg 4%
Folate 7µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.571mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.56mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin D 3IU 18IU 2%
Magnesium 14mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.375g N/A
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 1.534mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 2.833mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 3.178mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.871mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 1.603mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 1.244mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Cheesecake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Beef
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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