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Cheddar Cheese vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Steak?

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, while Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 70% higher.
  • Steak has 47 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese has 330µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Steak has 7µg.
  • Steak is lower in Sodium.

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

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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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
:
6
Steak
Steak
Contains more Calcium +5816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.1%
Contains more Iron +1614.3%
Contains more Potassium +267.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +74.2%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +5816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.1%
Contains more Iron +1614.3%
Contains more Potassium +267.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +74.2%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
7
:
4
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +4868%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8627.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 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 +4868%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8627.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains more Fats +75.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +587%
Contains more Water +50.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.85
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +75.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +587%
Contains more Water +50.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Steak
Steak
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.171
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.171

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Steak Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 24.85g Steak
Fats 33.31g 19.02g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 271kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0g Steak
Calcium 710mg 12mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 163mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 653mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 3.64mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.03mg 0.085mg Steak
Manganese 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 1242IU 25IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 7µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 6IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.301mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 27µg 6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.278mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.157mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 1.025mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.547mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.997mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.242mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 99mg 78mg Steak
Trans Fat 0.917g Steak
Saturated Fat 18.867g 8.443g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.013g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 9.171g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.896g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.424g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.