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Beer vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beer and rib eye steak

  • The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and phosphorus in rib eye steak is higher than in beer.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 87% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of rib eye steak is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +863%
Contains more IronIron +11100%
Contains more CopperCopper +1500%
Contains more ZincZinc +59000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +985.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4850%

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.
Beer
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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1048%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +856.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1207.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +937%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +383.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
3
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 WaterWater +68.8%
Contains more OtherOther +40200%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5050%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 2.1µg 87%
Zinc 0.01mg 5.91mg 54%
Selenium 0.6µg 29.7µg 53%
Protein 0.46g 23.69g 46%
Saturated fat 0g 9.684g 44%
Fats 0g 21.81g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.477mg 33%
Iron 0.02mg 2.24mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 4.908mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 10.519g 26%
Phosphorus 14mg 152mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.287mg 20%
Calories 43kcal 291kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.536mg 10%
Copper 0.005mg 0.08mg 8%
Potassium 27mg 260mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.027g 7%
Choline 10.1mg 48.8mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.071mg 6%
Magnesium 6mg 22mg 4%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.08mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 54mg 2%
Carbs 3.55g 0g 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 4mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.478g N/A
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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
Beer 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
3%
Beer
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.