Roquefort vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between roquefort and rib eye steak?
- Roquefort is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Roquefort's daily need coverage for sodium is 76% higher.
- Rib eye steak has 60 times less calcium than roquefort. Roquefort has 662mg of calcium, while rib eye steak has 11mg.
- Rib eye steak is lower in sodium.
- Roquefort has a higher glycemic index (27) than rib eye steak (0).
We used Cheese, roquefort and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5918.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +300% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +135.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +184.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +104.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +3575% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +222.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +716.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +568.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +284.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +228.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 1809mg | 54mg | 76% |
Calcium | 662mg | 11mg | 65% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 2.1µg | 61% |
Saturated fat | 19.263g | 9.684g | 44% |
Zinc | 2.08mg | 5.91mg | 35% |
Phosphorus | 392mg | 152mg | 34% |
Vitamin A | 294µg | 8µg | 32% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 29.7µg | 28% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.477mg | 27% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 4.908mg | 26% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.731mg | 0.536mg | 24% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.586mg | 0.287mg | 23% |
Iron | 0.56mg | 2.24mg | 21% |
Fats | 30.64g | 21.81g | 14% |
Folate | 49µg | 6µg | 11% |
Choline | 48.8mg | 9% | |
Potassium | 91mg | 260mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.034mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.474g | 10.519g | 5% |
Protein | 21.54g | 23.69g | 4% |
Calories | 369kcal | 291kcal | 4% |
Cholesterol | 90mg | 80mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 22mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.32g | 1.027g | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
Carbs | 2g | 0g | 1% |
Net carbs | 2g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.303mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.217mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.114mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.848mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.023mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.614mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.602mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.54 g
Fats:
30.64 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
39.38 g
Other:
6.44 g
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats | +40.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +64300% |
Contains more WaterWater | +38.4% |
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Protein
~23.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.32 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.1% |