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Blue cheese vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Blue cheese and Steak

  • Blue cheese has more Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 52% higher.
  • Steak contains 20 times less Sodium than Blue cheese. Blue cheese contains 1146mg of Sodium, while Steak contains 58mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
3
:
6
Steak
Steak
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.4%
Contains more Iron +674.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +138.3%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +119.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 279
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.4%
Contains more Iron +674.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +138.3%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +119.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 279

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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
7
:
4
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +2784%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +406.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.3%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2784%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +406.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
3
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains more Fats +51.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +846.3%
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Blue cheese
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
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Fats +51.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +846.3%
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Water +31.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
0
:
3
Steak
Steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12%
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Steak Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 0g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 24.85g Steak
Fats 28.74g 19.02g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 0g Blue cheese
Calories 353kcal 271kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g 0g Steak
Calcium 528mg 12mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 387mg 163mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 1146mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 2.66mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.04mg 0.085mg Steak
Manganese 0.009mg Blue cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 721IU 25IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 7µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 6IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.301mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 36µg 6µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.6µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.278mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.124mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 1.919mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 1.852mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.584mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.997mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 1.242mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 75mg 78mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 8.443g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
42%
Blue cheese
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1088mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.226g)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients
  2. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.