Cheesecake vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cheesecake and steak
- Cheesecake is richer in vitamin A, yet steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 85% higher.
- Cheesecake contains 22 times more vitamin A than steak. Cheesecake contains 547IU of vitamin A, while steak contains 25IU.
- Steak contains less sodium.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.
Food types used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +325% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +325% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1143.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +511.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +175% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2540.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +861.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1194.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +351.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.9% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~9.171g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 2.2µg | 85% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 6.34mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 31.8µg | 48% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 24.85g | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052mg | 0.5mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 5.149mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.4mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 159µg | 7µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 58mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 93mg | 163mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.193mg | 0.301mg | 8% |
| Choline | 45.9mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 78mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.085mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 9.921g | 8.443g | 7% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 279mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 0.896g | 5% |
| Fats | 22.5g | 19.02g | 5% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.56mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 321kcal | 271kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 6IU | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.634g | 9.171g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.064mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.222mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.281mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.464mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.372mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.258mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.314mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.133mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.