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

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How are beefsteak raw and blue cheese different?

  • Beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, and iron, while blue cheese is higher in calcium and phosphorus.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 84% more than beefsteak raw.
  • Beefsteak raw contains 6 times more iron than blue cheese. Beefsteak raw contains 2mg of iron, while blue cheese contains 0.31mg.
  • Beefsteak raw is lower in saturated fat.

Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Cheese, blue types were used 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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.5%
Contains more IronIron +545.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +99.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10460%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +72%
Contains more FatsFats +436.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1448.5%
~equal in Protein ~21.4g

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
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +230.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +323.3%

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 Blue cheese
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Blue cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.875g 18.669g 76%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 1.22µg 61%
Calcium 5mg 528mg 52%
Sodium 55mg 1146mg 47%
Fats 5.36g 28.74g 36%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.166mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 1.016mg 25%
Selenium 27.9µg 14.5µg 24%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.66mg 24%
Phosphorus 220mg 387mg 24%
Vitamin A 2µg 198µg 22%
Iron 2mg 0.31mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.382mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 7.778g 14%
Calories 134kcal 353kcal 11%
Folate 3µg 36µg 8%
Copper 0.079mg 0.04mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.8g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.029mg 4%
Potassium 375mg 256mg 4%
Cholesterol 67mg 75mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin D 3IU 21IU 2%
Carbs 0g 2.34g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.4µg 1%
Protein 21.38g 21.4g 0%
Net carbs 0g 2.34g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.087mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.758mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Blue 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
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1091mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.