Broccoli vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between broccoli and rib eye steak?
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K, yet rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 99% more.
- Broccoli has 64 times more vitamin K than rib eye steak. While broccoli has 101.6µg of vitamin K, rib eye steak has only 1.6µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in broccoli is lower.
- The glycemic index of rib eye steak is lower.
We used Broccoli, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" 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 CalciumCalcium | +327.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +162.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +206.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1341.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +130.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1088% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6250% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +668.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +161% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
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 | +63.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +8600% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +740.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5794.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
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 | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95527.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2602.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 0mg | 99% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.1µg | 88% |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 1.6µg | 83% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 5.91mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 29.7µg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 9.684g | 44% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 23.69g | 42% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 21.81g | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 4.908mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 80mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 10.519g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.477mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 2.24mg | 19% |
| Folate | 63µg | 6µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.287mg | 13% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 291kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 152mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 1.027g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 48.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 260mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 0g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.536mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.478g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 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 | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | 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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48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.645g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.