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

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A recap on differences between Cereal and Rib eye steak

  • Cereal is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, yet Rib eye steak is higher in Selenium.
  • Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 518% more than Rib eye steak.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rib eye steak is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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.
Contains more Iron +1420.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +71.3%
Contains more Manganese +887.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +147.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Selenium +371.4%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Iron +1420.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +71.3%
Contains more Manganese +887.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +147.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Selenium +371.4%
Equal in Calcium - 11

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.
Cereal
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +11068%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8756.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1248.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1154.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
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 +11068%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8756.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1248.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1154.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +22200%
Contains more Protein +290.9%
Contains more Fats +1919.4%
Contains more Water +1341.5%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +22200%
Contains more Protein +290.9%
Contains more Fats +1919.4%
Contains more Water +1341.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5056.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.1%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5056.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cereal 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 Cereal Rib eye steak Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 0g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 1.08g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Carbs 86.85g 0g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 291kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g 0g Rib eye steak
Fiber 1.4g 0g Cereal
Calcium 10mg 11mg Rib eye steak
Iron 34.06mg 2.24mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 77mg 152mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 105mg 260mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 795mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 7.6mg 5.91mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.08mg Cereal
Manganese 0.79mg 0.08mg Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 2792IU 25IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 8µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.071mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.287mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 4.908mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.477mg Cereal
Folate 6µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.241mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.26mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 0.767mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 0.113mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.13mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.344mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.162mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg Cereal
Trans Fat 1.478g Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 9.684g Cereal
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 0.204g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 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
Cereal 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
393%
Cereal
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.424g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal 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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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. 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.