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Cheesecake vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheesecake and Steak

  • Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steak is 85% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 23 times more Vitamin A RAE than Steak. Cheesecake contains 159µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Steak contains 7µg.
  • Steak contains less Sodium.

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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
2
:
8
Steak
Steak
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.3%
Contains more Potassium +210%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +1143.1%
Contains more Copper +325%
Contains more Selenium +511.5%
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.3%
Contains more Potassium +210%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +1143.1%
Contains more Copper +325%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
7
:
5
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +2088%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2540.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1194.1%
Cheesecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 +2088%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2540.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1194.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
3
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Protein +351.8%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Protein +351.8%
Contains more Water +21.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
1
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.171
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
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.
Cheesecake 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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Steak Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 0g Cheesecake
Protein 5.5g 24.85g Steak
Fats 22.5g 19.02g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 0g Cheesecake
Calories 321kcal 271kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g 0g Steak
Fiber 0.4g 0g Cheesecake
Calcium 51mg 12mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 93mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 90mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 438mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 0.51mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.02mg 0.085mg Steak
Manganese 0.14mg Cheesecake
Selenium 5.2µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 547IU 25IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 7µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU 6IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 18µg 6µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 4.4µg 1.6µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.222mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.281mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 0.464mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 0.372mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.136mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 0.314mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.133mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 55mg 78mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 8.443g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Cheesecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.896g Cheesecake

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Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
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.

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. 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.