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Fontina vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fontina and beefsteak raw

  • Fontina has more calcium, vitamin A, and phosphorus; however, beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for fontina is 87% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has 152 times less vitamin A than fontina. Fontina has 913IU of vitamin A, while beefsteak raw has 6IU.
  • Beefsteak raw is lower in sodium.
  • Fontina has a higher glycemic index than beefsteak raw.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +485.9%
Contains more IronIron +769.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +216%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.4%

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 0% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +73.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +554.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more FatsFats +481%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1048.5%
Contains more WaterWater +92.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 g
42% 53% 4%
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 +269%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +775.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.196g 1.875g 79%
Calcium 550mg 5mg 55%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 2.69µg 42%
Fats 31.14g 5.36g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.543mg 35%
Sodium 800mg 55mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 5.048mg 31%
Vitamin A 261µg 2µg 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 27.9µg 24%
Iron 0.23mg 2mg 22%
Phosphorus 346mg 220mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 2.354g 16%
Cholesterol 116mg 67mg 16%
Zinc 3.5mg 5.3mg 16%
Calories 389kcal 134kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.189g 10%
Potassium 64mg 375mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 9%
Protein 25.6g 21.38g 8%
Copper 0.025mg 0.079mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.075mg 5%
Vitamin D 23IU 3IU 3%
Magnesium 14mg 25mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.182mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.5µg 1%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Carbs 1.55g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.55g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.55g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Fontina
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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.

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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.