Cheese vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheese and beefsteak raw
- Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 85% more than beefsteak raw.
- Cheese has 207 times more vitamin A than beefsteak raw. While cheese has 1242IU of vitamin A, beefsteak raw has only 6IU.
- Beefsteak raw has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cheddar and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.
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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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14100% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +393.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +1328.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +163.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +45.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16400% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +158.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8455.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +722.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +144.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
Contains more FatsFats | +521.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1024.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +97% |
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Protein
~21.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +292.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +651.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 18.867g | 1.875g | 77% |
Calcium | 710mg | 5mg | 71% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 2.69µg | 66% |
Fats | 33.31g | 5.36g | 43% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.543mg | 37% |
Vitamin A | 330µg | 2µg | 36% |
Phosphorus | 455mg | 220mg | 34% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 5.048mg | 31% |
Sodium | 653mg | 55mg | 26% |
Iron | 0.14mg | 2mg | 23% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.182mg | 19% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 2.354g | 17% |
Zinc | 3.64mg | 5.3mg | 15% |
Calories | 404kcal | 134kcal | 14% |
Cholesterol | 99mg | 67mg | 11% |
Potassium | 76mg | 375mg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.189g | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 8% | |
Folate | 27µg | 3µg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
Protein | 22.87g | 21.38g | 3% |
Vitamin D | 24IU | 3IU | 3% |
Selenium | 28.5µg | 27.9µg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
Carbs | 3.09g | 0g | 1% |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.09g | 0g | N/A |
Magnesium | 27mg | 25mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.48g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.917g | 0.253g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.939mg | 2.011mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.025mg | 2.247mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.404mg | 1.152mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.868mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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
35%

48%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%

55%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.992g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.