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Beefsteak raw vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beefsteak raw and American cheese?

  • Beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and iron, yet American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 104% more.
  • Beefsteak raw has 66 times more vitamin B3 than American cheese. While beefsteak raw has 5.048mg of vitamin B3, American cheese has only 0.076mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in beefsteak raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beefsteak raw is lower.

We used Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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.
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% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +73.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more WaterWater +84.1%
Contains more FatsFats +493.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1951.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +249.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +580.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 5mg 1045mg 104%
Saturated fat 1.875g 18.057g 74%
Sodium 55mg 1671mg 70%
Phosphorus 220mg 641mg 60%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 1.5µg 50%
Fats 5.36g 31.79g 41%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.054mg 38%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.076mg 31%
Vitamin A 2µg 250µg 28%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.49mg 26%
Iron 2mg 0.63mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 8.236g 15%
Selenium 27.9µg 20.2µg 14%
Calories 134kcal 371kcal 12%
Cholesterol 67mg 100mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 1.286g 7%
Potassium 375mg 132mg 7%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Protein 21.38g 18.13g 7%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.015mg 5%
Copper 0.079mg 0.046mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.234mg 4%
Vitamin D 3IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg 3%
Manganese 0.041mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.6µg 1%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.7g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.7g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 0.253g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw American cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1616mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
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.

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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.