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Rib eye steak vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rib eye steak and cheesecake

  • Rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus, yet cheesecake is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for rib eye steak is 80% higher.
  • Rib eye steak contains 25 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. Rib eye steak contains 4.908mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • Cheesecake contains less cholesterol.
  • Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.9%
Contains more IronIron +255.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +1058.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +471.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75%

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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2416.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +817.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1135.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1887.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +460%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +175%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.571mg
~equal in Choline ~45.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +330.7%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +8900%
~equal in Fats ~22.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.921g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rib eye steak Cheesecake
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 Rib eye steak Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.17µg 80%
Zinc 5.91mg 0.51mg 49%
Selenium 29.7µg 5.2µg 45%
Protein 23.69g 5.5g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.052mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 0.195mg 29%
Iron 2.24mg 0.63mg 20%
Vitamin A 8µg 159µg 17%
Sodium 54mg 438mg 17%
Carbs 0g 25.5g 9%
Cholesterol 80mg 55mg 8%
Phosphorus 152mg 93mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.193mg 7%
Copper 0.08mg 0.02mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 8.634g 5%
Potassium 260mg 90mg 5%
Calcium 11mg 51mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.028mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 1.602g 4%
Folate 6µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.56mg 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.14mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 11mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.4µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg 2%
Calories 291kcal 321kcal 2%
Choline 48.8mg 45.9mg 1%
Saturated fat 9.684g 9.921g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.571mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 18IU 1%
Fats 21.81g 22.5g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.8g N/A
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Cheesecake
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
48%
Rib eye steak
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.237g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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