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English muffin vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffin and Rib eye steak?

  • English muffin is richer in Manganese, and Fiber, while Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 86% higher.
  • Rib eye steak is lower in Sodium.

We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 Calcium +372.7%
Contains more Copper +61.3%
Contains more Manganese +346.3%
Contains more Iron +151.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +744.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Calcium +372.7%
Contains more Copper +61.3%
Contains more Manganese +346.3%
Contains more Iron +151.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +744.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.9%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1009.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.9%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1009.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +23900%
Contains more Protein +207.7%
Contains more Fats +1111.7%
Contains more Water +29.4%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +23900%
Contains more Protein +207.7%
Contains more Fats +1111.7%
Contains more Water +29.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3383.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.7%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 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 +3383.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Rib eye steak Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 0g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 1.8g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Carbs 46g 0g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Fiber 2.7g 0g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 11mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 133mg 152mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 131mg 260mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 464mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 0.7mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.129mg 0.08mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.08mg English muffin
Selenium 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.071mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 37µg 6µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.242mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.315mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 0.553mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 0.241mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.139mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.353mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.17mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg English muffin
Trans Fat 1.478g English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 9.684g English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.027g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.425g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin 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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.