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Beefsteak raw vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beefsteak raw and fontina

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and iron; however, fontina has more calcium, vitamin A, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for fontina is 87% higher.
  • Fontina has 34 times less vitamin B3 than beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw has 5.048mg of vitamin B3, while fontina has 0.15mg.
  • Beefsteak raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fontina has a higher glycemic index than beefsteak raw.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Cheese, fontina.

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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 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +485.9%
Contains more IronIron +769.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +216%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.3%

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% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +73.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +92.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more FatsFats +481%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1048.5%

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% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +269%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +775.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Fontina DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.875g 19.196g 79%
Calcium 5mg 550mg 55%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 1.68µg 42%
Fats 5.36g 31.14g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.083mg 35%
Sodium 55mg 800mg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.15mg 31%
Vitamin A 2µg 261µg 29%
Selenium 27.9µg 14.5µg 24%
Iron 2mg 0.23mg 22%
Phosphorus 220mg 346mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 8.687g 16%
Cholesterol 67mg 116mg 16%
Zinc 5.3mg 3.5mg 16%
Calories 134kcal 389kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 1.654g 10%
Potassium 375mg 64mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 9%
Protein 21.38g 25.6g 8%
Copper 0.079mg 0.025mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.021mg 5%
Vitamin D 3IU 23IU 3%
Magnesium 25mg 14mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.204mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.6µg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.55g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.55g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.55g N/A
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.361mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.935mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.384mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 2.664mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.497mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 1.926mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.959mg 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 Fontina
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%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.