Swiss cheese vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Swiss cheese and steak?
- Swiss cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, yet steak is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, and potassium.
- Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 88% more.
- Swiss cheese has 42 times more vitamin A than steak. While Swiss cheese has 1047IU of vitamin A, steak has only 25IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in steak is lower.
- The glycemic index of steak is lower.
We used Cheese, swiss and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7316.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +252.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +287.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1746.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4014.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +451.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.7% |
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Protein
~24.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 890mg | 12mg | 88% |
| Phosphorus | 574mg | 163mg | 59% |
| Saturated fat | 18.227g | 8.443g | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.06µg | 2.2µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.5mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 5.149mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 288µg | 7µg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 2.4mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 4.37mg | 6.34mg | 18% |
| Fats | 30.99g | 19.02g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.353mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 187mg | 58mg | 6% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 271kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 279mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 78mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.074mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 26.96g | 24.85g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.046g | 9.171g | 3% |
| Choline | 15.5mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.341g | 0.896g | 3% |
| Selenium | 30µg | 31.8µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.44g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.44g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.401mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.038mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.537mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.959mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.585mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.784mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.662mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.139mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.065mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0.013g | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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