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Cheesecake vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cheesecake and flank steak

  • Cheesecake is higher in vitamin A, yet flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Flank steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 61% more than cheesecake.
  • The amount of sodium in flank steak is lower.
  • The glycemic index of flank steak is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1455.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.7%
Contains more IronIron +176.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +310%
Contains more ZincZinc +860.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +465.4%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +214.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3675.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1013.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +858.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +129.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.545mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +173.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1600%
Contains more ProteinProtein +402.9%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +397.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Flank steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 1.63µg 61%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 7.363mg 45%
Selenium 5.2µg 29.4µg 44%
Protein 5.5g 27.66g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.579mg 41%
Zinc 0.51mg 4.9mg 40%
Saturated fat 9.921g 3.395g 30%
Fats 22.5g 8.23g 22%
Vitamin A 159µg 0µg 18%
Phosphorus 93mg 210mg 17%
Sodium 438mg 56mg 17%
Iron 0.63mg 1.74mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 3.317g 13%
Choline 45.9mg 105.4mg 11%
Carbs 25.5g 0g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.322g 9%
Cholesterol 55mg 79mg 8%
Copper 0.02mg 0.082mg 7%
Potassium 90mg 339mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.009mg 6%
Calories 321kcal 192kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.133mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.075mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Calcium 51mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 1.4µg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 23mg 3%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Folate 18µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.545mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 1.093mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.883mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Flank steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Cheesecake
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.