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

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Differences between Carrot and Rib eye steak

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, while Rib eye steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 92% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Carrot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw 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.
Carrot
Carrot
3
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7
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +78.8%
Contains more Iron +646.7%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Zinc +2362.5%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Selenium +29600%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Rib eye steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +78.8%
Contains more Iron +646.7%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Zinc +2362.5%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Selenium +29600%

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.
Carrot
Carrot
5
:
7
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Vitamin A +66724%
Contains more Vitamin E +560%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +725%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +399.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Rib eye steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +66724%
Contains more Vitamin E +560%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +725%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +399.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
3
:
2
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +62%
Contains more Other +9500%
Contains more Protein +2447.3%
Contains more Fats +8987.5%
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Rib eye steak
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +62%
Contains more Other +9500%
Contains more Protein +2447.3%
Contains more Fats +8987.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
2
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75035.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +777.8%
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Rib eye steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75035.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +777.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carrot Rib eye steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Carrot Rib eye steak Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 0g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 0.24g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Carbs 9.58g 0g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 0g Rib eye steak
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 11mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 12mg 22mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 35mg 152mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 320mg 260mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 0.24mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.045mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.143mg 0.08mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 16706IU 25IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 8µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.1mg Carrot
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.071mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 19µg 6µg Carrot
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 13.2µg 1.6µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.191mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.077mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 0.102mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 0.101mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.02mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.069mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.04mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Carrot
Trans Fat 0g 1.478g Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 9.684g Carrot
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 1.027g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot Rib eye steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
98%
Carrot
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.647g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.