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Steak vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between steak and Swiss cheese?

  • Steak is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, and potassium, yet Swiss cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 88% more.
  • Steak has 80 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. While steak has 5.149mg of vitamin B3, Swiss cheese has only 0.064mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in steak is lower.
  • The glycemic index of steak is lower.

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

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +287.5%
Contains more IronIron +1746.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7316.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +252.1%
~equal in Selenium ~30µg

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
5
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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7945.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +604.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +39.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.302mg

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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +47.7%
Contains more FatsFats +62.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +451.9%
~equal in Protein ~26.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
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% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 12mg 890mg 88%
Phosphorus 163mg 574mg 59%
Saturated fat 8.443g 18.227g 44%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 3.06µg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.071mg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.064mg 32%
Vitamin A 7µg 288µg 31%
Iron 2.4mg 0.13mg 28%
Zinc 6.34mg 4.37mg 18%
Fats 19.02g 30.99g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 7%
Sodium 58mg 187mg 6%
Calories 271kcal 393kcal 6%
Potassium 279mg 72mg 6%
Cholesterol 78mg 93mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.011mg 5%
Copper 0.085mg 0.047mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Protein 24.85g 26.96g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 8.046g 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 1.341g 3%
Selenium 31.8µg 30µg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.44g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.44g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.302mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.