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Beefsteak raw vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beefsteak raw and Limburger different?

  • Beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and selenium, while Limburger is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Limburger covers your daily need for saturated fat, 74% more than beefsteak raw.
  • Beefsteak raw contains 32 times more vitamin B3 than Limburger. Beefsteak raw contains 5.048mg of vitamin B3, while Limburger contains 0.158mg.
  • Beefsteak raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Limburger has a higher glycemic index (27) than beefsteak raw (0).

Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Cheese, limburger 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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193%
Contains more IronIron +1438.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9840%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.6%

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.
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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3094.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +531.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1833.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.08mg

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +50.6%
Contains more FatsFats +408.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1048.5%
~equal in Protein ~20.05g

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% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +265.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.9%

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 Limburger
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 Limburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 1.04µg 69%
Saturated fat 1.875g 16.746g 68%
Calcium 5mg 497mg 49%
Vitamin A 2µg 340µg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.086mg 35%
Fats 5.36g 27.25g 34%
Sodium 55mg 800mg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.158mg 31%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.1mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.503mg 25%
Phosphorus 220mg 393mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 24%
Selenium 27.9µg 14.5µg 24%
Iron 2mg 0.13mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 8.606g 16%
Folate 3µg 58µg 14%
Calories 134kcal 327kcal 10%
Cholesterol 67mg 90mg 8%
Potassium 375mg 128mg 7%
Copper 0.079mg 0.021mg 6%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Protein 21.38g 20.05g 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.495g 2%
Vitamin D 3IU 20IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.49g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.49g 0%
Sugar 0g 0.49g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.578mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
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 - 14.871g)
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 - $0.6)
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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.