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Baby food vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between baby food and rib eye steak

  • Baby food has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, phosphorus, and fiber; however, rib eye steak has more vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 566% more.
  • Baby food is lower in saturated fat.
  • Baby food has a higher glycemic index than rib eye steak.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +354.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6563.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.1%
Contains more IronIron +2020.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +317.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.7%

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3580%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3333.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +607.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.3%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +32900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.2%
Contains more FatsFats +395.7%
Contains more WaterWater +713.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +772.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 2.24mg 566%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.071mg 197%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.287mg 187%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 4.908mg 186%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg 88%
Calcium 733mg 11mg 72%
Saturated fat 0.769g 9.684g 41%
Phosphorus 392mg 152mg 34%
Zinc 2.4mg 5.91mg 32%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Copper 0.334mg 0.08mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Fats 4.4g 21.81g 27%
Carbs 73.4g 0g 24%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.1mg 24%
Protein 12.2g 23.69g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 10.519g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.477mg 22%
Magnesium 100mg 22mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.536mg 11%
Folate 43µg 6µg 9%
Selenium 25.9µg 29.7µg 7%
Potassium 437mg 260mg 5%
Choline 23.2mg 48.8mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 1.027g 4%
Calories 379kcal 291kcal 4%
Manganese 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Sodium 3mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g 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
Baby food Rib eye steak
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
164%
Baby food
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.915g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.