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Steak vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between steak and camembert

  • Steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B6, yet camembert is richer in calcium and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for camembert is 38% higher.
  • Steak contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than camembert. Steak contains 5.149mg of vitamin B3, while camembert contains 0.63mg.
  • Steak contains less saturated fat.
  • Steak has a lower glycemic index than camembert.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Cheese, camembert.

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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.
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.2%
Contains more IronIron +627.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.9%

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.
Steak
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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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +717.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3342.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.5%
Contains more FatsFats +27.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +581.5%
~equal in Water ~51.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Camembert DV% diff.
Calcium 12mg 388mg 38%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.3µg 38%
Zinc 6.34mg 2.38mg 36%
Sodium 58mg 842mg 34%
Selenium 31.8µg 14.5µg 31%
Saturated fat 8.443g 15.259g 31%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.63mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 27%
Vitamin A 7µg 241µg 26%
Phosphorus 163mg 347mg 26%
Iron 2.4mg 0.33mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.227mg 21%
Folate 6µg 62µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.488mg 14%
Protein 24.85g 19.8g 10%
Fats 19.02g 24.26g 8%
Copper 0.085mg 0.021mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 7.023g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.028mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 279mg 187mg 3%
Vitamin D 6IU 18IU 2%
Cholesterol 78mg 72mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.724g 1%
Calories 271kcal 300kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 20mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.46g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.46g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 1.105mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.683mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Camembert
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
45%
Steak
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.816g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.