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Steak vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between steak and cheesecake

  • Steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet cheesecake is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 85% higher.
  • Steak contains 26 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. Steak contains 5.149mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • Steak contains less sodium.
  • Steak has a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.

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 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.
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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2171.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +175%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

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
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 +351.8%
Contains more WaterWater +21.9%
Contains more FatsFats +18.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%

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
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.634g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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 Steak Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.17µg 85%
Zinc 6.34mg 0.51mg 53%
Selenium 31.8µg 5.2µg 48%
Protein 24.85g 5.5g 39%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.052mg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.195mg 31%
Iron 2.4mg 0.63mg 22%
Vitamin A 7µg 159µg 17%
Sodium 58mg 438mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 11%
Phosphorus 163mg 93mg 10%
Carbs 0g 25.5g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.193mg 8%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Cholesterol 78mg 55mg 8%
Copper 0.085mg 0.02mg 7%
Saturated fat 8.443g 9.921g 7%
Potassium 279mg 90mg 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 1.602g 5%
Fats 19.02g 22.5g 5%
Calcium 12mg 51mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.028mg 4%
Folate 6µg 18µg 3%
Calories 271kcal 321kcal 3%
Magnesium 23mg 11mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 6IU 18IU 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 8.634g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
45%
Steak
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
22%
Cheesecake

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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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