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

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What are the main differences between eggplant and rib eye steak?

  • Rib eye steak has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus than eggplant.
  • Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 88% higher.
  • Eggplant is lower in saturated fat.
  • Eggplant has a higher glycemic index (30) than rib eye steak (0).

We used Eggplant, 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 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains more IronIron +873.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3593.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +533.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9800%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 0.33% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +675.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +656.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +607.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +69.4%
Contains more OtherOther +6500%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2317.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12016.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 13% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
46% 50% 5%
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 +65643.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1251.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggplant Rib eye steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg 88%
Selenium 0.3µg 29.7µg 53%
Zinc 0.16mg 5.91mg 52%
Protein 0.98g 23.69g 45%
Saturated fat 0.034g 9.684g 44%
Fats 0.18g 21.81g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.477mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 4.908mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 10.519g 26%
Iron 0.23mg 2.24mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.287mg 19%
Phosphorus 24mg 152mg 18%
Calories 25kcal 291kcal 13%
Fiber 3g 0g 12%
Choline 6.9mg 48.8mg 8%
Manganese 0.232mg 0.08mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 1.027g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.536mg 5%
Folate 22µg 6µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.071mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 22mg 2%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 54mg 2%
Carbs 5.88g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 1.6µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 8µg 1%
Potassium 229mg 260mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 2.88g 0g N/A
Calcium 9mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 0g N/A
Copper 0.081mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.045mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 0.064mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant Rib eye steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Eggplant
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.