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

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The main differences between Beefsteak raw and Swiss cheese

  • Beefsteak raw has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Potassium, however, Swiss cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Swiss cheese is 89% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has 79 times less Vitamin B3 than Beefsteak raw. Beefsteak raw has 5.048mg of Vitamin B3, while Swiss cheese has 0.064mg.
  • Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

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, swiss.

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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.
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
5
:
5
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Iron +1438.5%
Contains more Potassium +420.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Copper +68.1%
Contains more Calcium +17700%
Contains more Magnesium +32%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.9%
Equal in Selenium - 30
Beefsteak raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +1438.5%
Contains more Potassium +420.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Copper +68.1%
Contains more Calcium +17700%
Contains more Magnesium +32%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.9%
Equal in Selenium - 30

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.
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
5
:
6
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +664.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +17350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.9%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4
Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
Swiss cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +664.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +17350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.9%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
1
:
4
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Water +93.8%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Fats +478.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +803%
Beefsteak raw
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Swiss cheese
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Water +93.8%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Fats +478.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +803%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw
1
:
2
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +241.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +609.5%
Beefsteak raw
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +241.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +609.5%

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 Swiss cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Protein 21.38g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 5.36g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 0g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Calories 134kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Calcium 5mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 2mg 0.13mg Beefsteak raw
Magnesium 25mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 220mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 375mg 72mg Beefsteak raw
Sodium 55mg 187mg Beefsteak raw
Zinc 5.3mg 4.37mg Beefsteak raw
Copper 0.079mg 0.047mg Beefsteak raw
Manganese 0.026mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 27.9µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 6IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Beefsteak raw
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.011mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.064mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B5 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.071mg Beefsteak raw
Folate 3µg 10µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.4µg Beefsteak raw
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.099mg 1.038mg Beefsteak raw
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.011mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.247mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.621mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 1.152mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.868mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 67mg 93mg Beefsteak raw
Trans Fat 0.253g 0.987g Beefsteak raw
Saturated Fat 1.875g 18.227g Beefsteak raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.354g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.002g Beefsteak raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Swiss cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Beefsteak raw
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.352g)
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 - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/nutrients
  2. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.