Cheese sandwich vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cheese sandwich and rib eye steak
- Cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and calcium; however, rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than cheese sandwich.
- Rib eye steak has 19 times less calcium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich has 204mg of calcium, while rib eye steak has 11mg.
- Rib eye steak contains less sodium.
- Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54, while the glycemic index of rib eye steak is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1754.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +17% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1253.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +579.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.2% |
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 | +162.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +404.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1650% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 2.1µg | 83% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 1.027g | 54% |
Zinc | 0.87mg | 5.91mg | 46% |
Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.08mg | 44% |
Sodium | 839mg | 54mg | 34% |
Phosphorus | 382mg | 152mg | 33% |
Protein | 9.8g | 23.69g | 28% |
Saturated fat | 4.129g | 9.684g | 25% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.071mg | 24% |
Cholesterol | 7mg | 80mg | 24% |
Carbs | 58.2g | 0g | 19% |
Calcium | 204mg | 11mg | 19% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.477mg | 17% |
Folate | 64µg | 6µg | 15% |
Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.287mg | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 4.908mg | 11% |
Selenium | 24.3µg | 29.7µg | 10% |
Calories | 497kcal | 291kcal | 10% |
Copper | 0.16mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
Choline | 48.8mg | 9% | |
Magnesium | 54mg | 22mg | 8% |
Iron | 2.62mg | 2.24mg | 5% |
Fats | 25g | 21.81g | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.536mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 21µg | 8µg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
Potassium | 306mg | 260mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
Net carbs | 55.1g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 10.519g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.298mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.698mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.344mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.438mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.219mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats | +14.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +37900% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1602.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 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 | -57.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +792.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~10.519g