French fries vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between french fries and rib eye steak
- French fries are higher in fiber and vitamin E, yet rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 88% more than french fries.
- The amount of saturated fat in french fries is lower.
- The glycemic index of rib eye steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 | +59.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1082% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3200% |
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 EVitamin E | +1570% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +139.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +635.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.1µg | 88% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 29.7µg | 52% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 5.91mg | 49% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 23.69g | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 9.684g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 1.027g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 80mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.287mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.24mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 0g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 4.908mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 10.519g | 11% |
| Fats | 14.73g | 21.81g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 260mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.071mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 1.6µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.477mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 54mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Folate | 30µg | 6µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 152mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 48.8mg | 2% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 291kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.536mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 1.478g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.041mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.269mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.184mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | 0.038g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 0.7g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18400% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +590.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 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 | -75.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +425.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +76.2% |
